Venezuela Accuses US of 'Undeclared War' After Strikes on Alleged Drug Traffickers

US Strikes on Drug Traffickers

• 🎯 The US military, under Donald Trump, has conducted strikes on boats in international waters suspected of trafficking narcotics.
• 💥 These air strikes, which have killed 17 people, are unusual as they involve striking boats rather than seizing them.
• ⚠️ Venezuela's Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, described the killings as "executed without the right to a defense."

Venezuela's Response and Accusations

• ⚔️ Venezuela accuses the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean Sea.
• 🛡️ The Venezuelan military recently concluded three days of exercises near the island of La Orchila.
• ⚖️ President Nicolás Maduro announced weapons training for citizens from poor communities and called for a United Nations investigation into the strikes.

International and Legal Scrutiny

• 🌍 The US Navy has increased its presence near Venezuelan waters.
• ❓ Rights groups in the US have raised questions about the legality of these strikes, noting that drug trafficking is not a capital offense under US law.