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A US military strike on a Venezuelan fishing boat suspected of carrying drugs and members of the Tren de Aragua gang has disrupted the illicit activities along Venezuela's Paria Peninsula. Residents admit the drug trade supplements the failing fishing industry, driven by poverty and economic collapse. While the US claims the strike targeted a major drug operation, some argue the traffickers were small-scale and the incident represents an escalation of US anti-drug efforts. The strike has negatively impacted local businesses reliant on the drug trade's revenue, further exacerbating the economic hardship.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.