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President Trump announced a US strike on a drug-carrying vessel leaving Venezuela. Details were scarce, but Secretary of State Rubio confirmed it was a lethal strike against a narco-terrorist organization. The US recently increased its maritime presence near Venezuela to combat drug cartels. Venezuela's government, however, claims the US is fabricating a drug-trafficking narrative to oust President Maduro, citing a UN report suggesting only a small percentage of cocaine transits through Venezuela.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.