Tensions rise between the US and Venezuela as Trump ratchets up military, political pressure against Venezuela's Maduro.
Tensions rise between the US and Venezuela as Donald Trump ratchets up military and political pressure against Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
By Yashraj Sharma
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The US military’s recent strikes on boats allegedly transporting drugs near the Venezuelan coast have raised questions about the legality of such actions and heightened fears of a military escalation in the region.
There have been at least six incidents of US strikes on boats in Venezuelan waters since the beginning of September.
US carries out attacks as tensions mount between the Trump and Maduro administrations.
Experts suggest the strike - which killed 11 alleged cartel members - may be illegal under international law.
The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.
US warship presence is meant to target Latin American drug cartels, but Venezuela’s Maduro calls it a threat.
US president justified recent strike on boat by accusing Venezuela’s president of direct links to drugs cartel.
