US Intelligence Agency Conducted Drone Strike in Venezuela, Source Reveals
A CIA drone strike was carried out last week on a port facility in Venezuela, marking the first known US attack on Venezuelan territory. According to a government official familiar with the operation, the strike targeted members of Tren de Aragua, a gang that US officials believe is linked to President Nicolás Maduro's government.
The drone attack, which occurred on December 24, hit a dock at the port facility without causing any casualties. The incident has been described as an escalation of the Trump administration's campaign against Maduro's government, which has included numerous attacks on suspected drug smuggling boats and alleged "narco-terrorists".
US officials claim that the strike aimed to disrupt Tren de Aragua's activities, including loading boats with drugs. However, details about the operation are still scarce, and it is unclear what evidence led the CIA to carry out the attack.
The Trump administration has made numerous claims about Tren de Aruga in recent months, including assertions that the gang had invaded the US and was working directly with Maduro's government. These claims have been disputed by experts and Maduro himself, who denies any involvement with the gang.
Critics argue that the CIA's involvement in the attack is another example of the Trump administration's authoritarian tactics and disregard for human rights. "This is the lawless Trump administration in action," said Sam Ratner, policy director at Win Without War. "There is no legal justification or congressional authorization for this strike."
The incident highlights concerns about US interventionism in Latin America, particularly under President Donald Trump. Critics argue that the US has a long history of using military force and covert operations to overthrow governments and destabilize countries.
In recent years, the US has conducted numerous drone strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific regions, targeting alleged "narco-terrorists" and other suspected militants. However, these strikes have been criticized for their potential impact on civilians and their lack of accountability.
The Intercept has reported extensively on the Trump administration's campaign against Maduro's government, including allegations of human rights abuses and authoritarian tactics. The outlet continues to investigate the CIA's role in the drone strike and its implications for US policy in Venezuela.
A CIA drone strike was carried out last week on a port facility in Venezuela, marking the first known US attack on Venezuelan territory. According to a government official familiar with the operation, the strike targeted members of Tren de Aragua, a gang that US officials believe is linked to President Nicolás Maduro's government.
The drone attack, which occurred on December 24, hit a dock at the port facility without causing any casualties. The incident has been described as an escalation of the Trump administration's campaign against Maduro's government, which has included numerous attacks on suspected drug smuggling boats and alleged "narco-terrorists".
US officials claim that the strike aimed to disrupt Tren de Aragua's activities, including loading boats with drugs. However, details about the operation are still scarce, and it is unclear what evidence led the CIA to carry out the attack.
The Trump administration has made numerous claims about Tren de Aruga in recent months, including assertions that the gang had invaded the US and was working directly with Maduro's government. These claims have been disputed by experts and Maduro himself, who denies any involvement with the gang.
Critics argue that the CIA's involvement in the attack is another example of the Trump administration's authoritarian tactics and disregard for human rights. "This is the lawless Trump administration in action," said Sam Ratner, policy director at Win Without War. "There is no legal justification or congressional authorization for this strike."
The incident highlights concerns about US interventionism in Latin America, particularly under President Donald Trump. Critics argue that the US has a long history of using military force and covert operations to overthrow governments and destabilize countries.
In recent years, the US has conducted numerous drone strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific regions, targeting alleged "narco-terrorists" and other suspected militants. However, these strikes have been criticized for their potential impact on civilians and their lack of accountability.
The Intercept has reported extensively on the Trump administration's campaign against Maduro's government, including allegations of human rights abuses and authoritarian tactics. The outlet continues to investigate the CIA's role in the drone strike and its implications for US policy in Venezuela.
This latest development only fuels the flames of mistrust between the US and Venezuela. It's clear that US interventionism is on the rise, and it's essential for everyone involved to be aware of the potential consequences of such actions. The lack of transparency surrounding this drone strike raises more questions than answers - what does this say about our values as a global power? 
This is like Nixon going back to '69, all over again 
. You got a US agency just swooping in and bombing another country without even getting permission from Congress 
. And what's with all these claims about Tren de Aragua being linked to Maduro's government? Sounds like a classic case of "we're gonna make Venezuela great again" 
... by making it a war zone 
. We need to ask ourselves, is this really the kind of leadership we want from our country? 
I'm shocked they're just going after a gang with no proof 
And what about accountability? Like, who's actually holding anyone responsible for these actions? 
. like, have you seen those movies where they use them to fly around and take out bad guys? it's so unrealistic 
. and can we talk about how many people actually know how these things work? my cousin's friend's brother is a drone pilot or something 
. anyway, back to Venezuela... i'm still not sure who's right or wrong in all this 
So I've got some tea on this one... apparently it was just a coincidence that the US is now talking about disrupting narco-trafficking in Venezuela, right after Trump left office 
It sounds like they're trying to cover their own tracks and avoid accountability for some shady stuff that went down while he was in power. The whole thing feels super fishy to me... and I'm not buying the "lawful" justification for this strike 
. It just don't add up. Venezuela is already strugglin' and now you got the US pokin' its nose in again? Its like, what's the end game here? And dont even get me started on all these "narco-terrorists" they're always talkin about... sounds like an excuse to me 
and critics got a point about human rights too 
. Seriously though, though, this is some worrying stuff, especially if it's just another example of Trump's "lawless" tactics 
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. Is it too much to ask for some concrete evidence before taking action? And what's with all these claims from Trump's administration without any real proof? It just feels like they're trying to justify an intervention that's not really needed.
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