Trump afirma que acciones terrestres contra el narcotráfico en Venezuela comenzarán “muy pronto” President Donald Trump announced that US military forces will soon begin detaining Venezuelan drug traffickers by land, stating that maritime operations have already been successful in deterring drug flow. He highlighted recent US military actions that destroyed over 20 boats and led to the deaths of more than 80 individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking from Venezuela. These statements come amid heightened tensions between the US and Venezuela, with the US also recently designating the Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organization.

• President Trump announced imminent land operations to detain Venezuelan drug traffickers.
• He stated that maritime operations have been successful, with 85% of sea flow stopped.
• US forces have destroyed over 20 boats and killed more than 80 individuals allegedly linked to Venezuelan drug trafficking since September 1.
• Trump cited the harm caused by drugs from Venezuela, which he described as ‘poison’ that kills thousands annually in the US.
• These declarations occur amid increasing US-Venezuela tensions.
• The US deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Caribbean and designated the Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organization.