According to The New York Times, the administration of US President Donald Trump has developed several options for military action against Venezuelan territory. Sources say the plans aim to put pressure on Nicolás Maduro's government and change the political situation in the country.
In the first scenario, US air forces could strike key military targets in Venezuela. Through this, it was planned to destroy Maduro's confidence in security and force him to flee. Sources in Washington believe that the president's lack of security may prompt him to leave the country or agree to negotiations. However, some analysts are concerned that such an action could cause public reaction and further unite the population around Maduro.
The second option is the scenario of a special operation. According to it, "Delta" troops or the famous SEAL Team 6 unit could be sent to Venezuela with a closed mission. Their task will be to capture or destroy Maduro. Although this option is officially politically controversial, the Trump administration may attempt to legally justify the operation by presenting Maduro as the head of the drug cartel.
The third scenario involves a large-scale military operation - American paratroopers taking control of Venezuela's airfields and oil fields. Through this, the US aims to establish control over the country's economic resources and logistical routes. However, the NYT writes that this option is the most dangerous for the US military and could lead to significant losses, especially if implemented in urban environments like Caracas.
At the same time, Donald Trump is in no hurry to make decisions that put American soldiers at risk. Therefore, the plans include the use of marine drones and long-range weapons. According to sources, these options could be implemented through the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which arrived in the Caribbean Sea in mid-November with more than 75 military aircraft and about 5,000 military personnel.
According to the newspaper, Trump is delaying the decision until this particular air carrier reaches the Venezuelan coast. The president has not yet made a clear decision on military actions, as he does not approve of an operation with a high probability of failure. However, his advisors emphasize the need to take decisive action against Maduro's regime.
It turned out that the US Department of Justice was also contacted with a request for advice on providing a legal basis for military actions. The ministry is expected to recognize Maduro as the leader of a drug trafficking cartel as a "legitimate military target."
In recent months, the US has intensified military activity near Venezuela. About 10,000 American soldiers are stationed in the Caribbean Sea, half of them on ships, the rest at bases in Puerto Rico. At the same time, American bombers - B-52 and B-1 - conducted "instructional raids." It is also reported that in this situation, Nicolas Maduro requested military assistance from Russia, Iran, and China.
According to experts, this conflict could become one of the main topics in world politics in the coming weeks.
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