US to strike military targets in Venezuela

The Trump Administration is preparing to target military installations in Venezuela linked to the Soles drug cartel, believed to be led by Nicolás Maduro. Strikes could happen imminently, "in a matter of days or even hours."

The U.S. has doubled the reward for Maduro's capture to $50 million, indicating heightened urgency. The U.S. military has increased its presence in the Caribbean with destroyers, fighters, and surveillance aircraft to disrupt drug trafficking. Analysts suggest this move may be geared toward removing the Maduro regime, though a full-scale invasion is deemed unlikely.

The operation’s focus remains on targeted strikes rather than prolonged occupation.