Trump's Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela Spark International Backlash

The recent authorization of CIA covert operations in Venezuela by President Donald Trump has ignited significant controversy. This decision, aimed at addressing drug trafficking and the overflow of Venezuelan prisons into the United States, has faced vehement criticism from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

He condemned the U.S. actions as violations of international law and reminiscent of past U.S. interventions in Latin America. The situation escalates further with reports of U.S. airstrikes targeting Venezuelan boats, allegedly resulting in civilian casualties.

Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are questioning the legality of these operations and the president's authority to act without their consent.

Amidst military buildups and the potential for lethal operations, the tension between the U.S. and Venezuela reflects a troubling trend of interventionist policies that many argue undermine regional stability and peace.