U.S. Confirms Strike on Venezuelan Coastal Drug Dock
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Washington, U.S. officials and President Donald Trump confirmed earlier this week that U.S. forces struck a coastal dock in Venezuela and continued strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats in international waters. CNN, citing anonymous sources, reported a CIA drone strike on a remote Venezuelan dock; the White House and Pentagon provided limited detail. U.S. Southern Command reported additional strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that killed multiple people, posting video and casualty counts. Venezuelan authorities have not publicly confirmed the dock strike. International legal and human-rights concerns were raised in subsequent reporting. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 9 original reports from english.news.cn, Social News XYZ, Bangkok Post, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), The Herald Journal, CBS News, PBS.org, 7 News Miami and Deseret News.
Timeline of Events
- Since September 2025: U.S. begins strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels in eastern Pacific and Caribbean.
- Dec. 29, 2025: CNN reports CIA drone strike on a Venezuelan dock; Xinhua republishes the story.
- Dec. 30, 2025: President Trump publicly confirms a strike on a Venezuelan coastal dock.
- Dec. 30–31, 2025: U.S. Southern Command posts videos and reports additional maritime strikes and casualties.
- Jan. 1, 2026: AFP/BSS reports cumulative death tolls from the U.S. campaign reaching at least 115.
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U.S. agencies pursuing interdiction and domestic constituencies supportive of tougher drug-control actions gained operational leverage and political narratives following the strikes.
Venezuelan sovereignty, coastal communities, and individuals aboard targeted vessels suffered from escalated military actions and increased regional tensions and casualties.
After reading and researching latest news, U.S. officials and President Trump confirmed strikes on a Venezuelan coastal dock and continued naval strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats; Southern Command released videos and casualty figures, while independent verification and responses from Venezuelan authorities remain limited, prompting legal and operational scrutiny.
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U.S. Confirms Strike on Venezuelan Coastal Drug Dock
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