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U.S. shifts anti-drug focus from sea to land, targeting cartel routes through Venezuela after Caribbean strikes.
The U.S. is shifting its anti-drug strategy from sea to land, targeting cartels believed to move drugs into the U.S. through Venezuela after military strikes in the Caribbean killed up to 17 people and destroyed suspected drug vessels.
With over 6,500 troops and multiple warships deployed, the administration claims maritime trafficking has been disrupted and now focuses on land routes, citing links to Venezuela’s government.
While Venezuela is not a top cocaine source, the U.S. frames the effort as countering drug flows tied to President Maduro, prompting Venezuela to declare an “external commotion state” and mobilize militias.
Fishermen report fear and changed behavior due to U.S. operations, which critics call extrajudicial.
The Pentagon considers armed drones for use inside Venezuela, and officials hint at possible regime change, though no final decisions have been made.
Estados Unidos cambia el enfoque antidrogas del mar a la tierra, apuntando a las rutas del cártel a través de Venezuela después de los ataques del Caribe.