How a US Military Operation Ignited Venezuela’s Sovereignty Crisis

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating, primarily due to a recent military operation targeting a suspected drug trafficking submarine. President Donald Trump confirmed that two survivors from the vessel, linked to narcotics including fentanyl, would be returned to Ecuador and Colombia.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the operation, asserting it violated Colombian sovereignty. In response, Venezuela has initiated extensive military exercises, training civilians to prepare for what it perceives as an impending threat from the US.

This situation highlights the complex dynamics of international relations in the region, where drug trafficking and political conflicts intertwine, raising concerns over sovereignty, security, and the potential for further escalation.