Venezuela Accused of "Provocation" as F-16s Buzz US Destroyer

Venezuela's Status and US Response

• ⚠️ Venezuela is described not as a government or political regime, but as a terrorist organization and a criminal entity that has seized national territory.
• 🎯 The US is designating groups like "los lobos" and "los choneros" as terrorist groups, enabling further US actions under its laws.
• 💰 The Department of State is allocating $13.5 million to combat drug trafficking and crime, with an additional $6 million for drones.

US Military Actions and Warnings

• 🚢 The Pentagon reported two Venezuelan military planes flew near a US Navy vessel in international waters, calling it a "highly provocative" move.
• 🚫 The US has warned the "cartel running Venezuela" against interfering with US counter-narcotics and counter-terror operations.
• 💥 US forces destroyed an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals identified as narcoterrorists.

Venezuela's Stance

• 🛡️ Venezuela asserts it is on the front lines of the fight for humanity and the right to peace, facing extremist currents from the north.
• 🚫 The country claims it has never been and will never be a terrorist organization.