Archive · 14 Dec 2025
US Considers Strikes in Venezuela Over Drugs
The United States is thinking about doing military strikes in Venezuela.
These strikes would be to target places where drugs are made or stored, which are linked to drug gangs.
Some people think this might be more about changing the government in Venezuela than just fighting drugs.
The White House knows people might think this, and it could make them less likely to take action.
A person who studies defense said that any strikes would probably only target these drug-related places, not other parts of the country.
The US is considering military strikes in Venezuela to target drug infrastructure linked to cartels.
The White House is aware of perceptions that the campaign might be more about regime change than fighting drugs.
Any potential strikes would likely focus on sites specifically linked to cartels.
Jennifer Kavanagh, a senior fellow at Defense Priorities, commented on the situation.
The perception of regime change could limit US action in Venezuela.
- Who
- United States government
- What
- Potential military strikes in Venezuela
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Venezuela
- Why
- To target drug infrastructure linked to cartels
- Country
- Venezuela
- Potential Targets
- Drug infrastructure linked to cartels
- US Concern
- Perception of regime change rather than drug fighting
- Source
- Jennifer Kavanagh, Defense Priorities
- US President
- Donald Trump
