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Trump defends authorization of covert CIA operations in Venezuela
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October 16, 2025
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4:47Now PlayingU.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, escalating efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's government. Trump said he authorized the action because large amounts of drugs were entering the United States from Venezuela, much of it by sea. Venezuela's Foreign Ministry condemned the move in a statement, saying the action 'constitutes a very serious violation of international law and the United Nations’ Charter.'
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