A War on Drugs or a War on Terror? Trump's Military Pressure on Venezuela Blurs the Lines

Cartel crackdown or conflict creation? Trump’s Venezuela strategy raises questions

Scholars warn U.S. military actions in Venezuela may stretch the bounds of international law

War On Drugs vs Terror: Trump's Military Pressure On Venezuela Blurs Lines

The military has killed at least 27 people in five strikes on boats that the White House said were carrying drugs.

A war on drugs or a war on terror? Trump's military pressure on Venezuela blurs the lines

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A History of the C.I.A.’s Involvement in Latin America, From Bay of Pigs to Chile Coups

For much of the 20th century, the C.I.A. devised plots to overthrow governments, kill high-profile leaders or arm dissident groups.

The Guardian view on the US and Venezuela: Trump’s ‘war on drugs’ ramps up military threats to Maduro

Hawks want regime change. Democrats and others are right to warn against illegal and unauthorised use of forceThe drumbeat is growing louder. Covert operations are supposed to remain just that, but on Wednesday Donald Trump confirmed that he had approved secret CIA actions in Venezuela and suggested that he was considering strikes on its territory. These comments follow the administration’s extrajudicial killings at sea: attacks on alleged drug …

Trump Administration authorises covert CIA action in Venezuela

The Trump Administration has secretly authorised the CIA to conduct covert action in Venezuela, according to United States officials, stepping up a campaign...