US deploys warships near Venezuela, citing drug trafficking; Venezuela sees it as a sovereignty threat.

Tensions between the US and Venezuela are rising due to the deployment of US warships near Venezuela's coast. The US claims this move is to combat drug trafficking, while Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro denounces it as a violation of international treaties and a threat to national sovereignty. The US has also designated certain drug cartels as terrorist organizations. In response, Venezuela is deploying warships and drones to patrol its coastline.