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US invades Venezuela as Trump pressures Maduro regime
SUMMARY
President Trump approved a U.S. military invasion in Venezuela just days before the operation. Reports indicate that military discussions about the mission began on Christmas Day but were delayed due to other priorities and unfavorable weather conditions.
Explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported in Caracas as the strikes commenced, targeting military facilities with special ops forces.
Trump previously stated it would be "smart" for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to leave power, while U.S. officials accused Maduro's regime of narcoterrorism.
The airstrikes follow months of U.S. military buildup in the region, with approximately 15,000 troops currently deployed.
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