In statements from the White House reported by American media, he said: “Our forces fired at a boat carrying drugs, and there were massive quantities on board, so we eliminated it.” This operation is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Venezuelan President Nicolas commented last Thursday on “the deployment of US warships and a nuclear submarine” off his country’s coast. He emphasized “the significant support Venezuela receives from the international community in facing this American threat,” stressing that “the country’s diplomacy is not diplomacy of warships.”
The administration of US President Donald Trump is intensifying pressure on Maduro, doubling earlier this month the bounty “for his capture” to $50 million on charges related to “drug trafficking,” according to their claims. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that “Maduro has been leading the criminal organization ‘De Los Soles’ for over ten years, which is responsible for drug smuggling,” noting that the US State Department classified it as a “global terrorist organization” last July.
The United States had previously offered a $25 million reward for information related to Maduro, according to the US State Department.
