Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Trump Considers Actions Against Cartels in Venezuela
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela continue.
The U.S. has already attacked boats in the Caribbean.
Now, President Trump says his administration will look seriously at attacking drug cartels that are coming by land into Venezuela.
This comes after the U.S. military struck boats.
The situation is escalating as the U.S. eyes further action.
President Trump is considering action against cartels in Venezuela.
This follows U.S. military strikes on boats.
Trump made the announcement to reporters.
Focus is now shifting to cartels moving 'by land'.
The U.S. has stated it is combating illegal drug trafficking.
- Who
- Donald Trump
- What
- Considering action against cartels.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Venezuela
- Why
- To combat drug cartels.
Venezuelan Government
U.S. Government
Actions
Venezuelan Government
Potential US actions are a violation of sovereignty
U.S. Government
US actions are a response to illegal drug activity.
Intent
Venezuelan Government
Accuses the U.S. of interference.
U.S. Government
Maintains the actions target cartels.
- Country
- Venezuela
- Leader
- Donald Trump
- Cartel Action
- Considering military action against drug cartels
- US Actions
- Military strikes on boats
Sources
US Planning To Conduct Airstrikes Inside Venezuela To Target Drug Smugglers: Report
Ameri-coup in Venezuela? Why Caracas fears regime change
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro To Declare State Of Emergency Over US "Aggression"
Venezuela’s Maduro readies security powers in case of feared US attack