U.S. military presence in the Caribbean sparks Venezuela's claim of an "undeclared war"
In a series of events that have heightened tensions in the Caribbean, U.S. ships have destroyed three vessels suspected of drug trafficking since early September. According to U.S. President Donald Trump, these actions have resulted in 14 deaths.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) had proposed to attack cartels in Mexico, but faced resistance in the White House and the Pentagon. The details about the nature or reason for this resistance remain unclear.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's Minister of Defense, Vladimir Padrino López, has accused the United States of military actions in the Caribbean, specifically the deployment of U.S. warships and a nuclear submarine near Venezuelan territorial waters. He has also declared an "undeclared war" following the U.S. deployment.
During a military exercise briefing, Padrino López asserted that people, whether drug traffickers or not, have been executed in the Caribbean Sea. However, no specific details about these executions were provided.
The DEA's proposal and the resistance it faced were reported by the Washington Post. The U.S. ships in the Caribbean Sea are deployed for combating drug trafficking, but Venezuela's Minister of Defense considers their presence a "military threat."
It's important to note that the article does not specify which cartels were the target of the DEA's proposed attack, nor does it provide any information about the nationalities of the people involved in the executions or the vessels destroyed.
This escalation of tensions in the Caribbean comes at a time when relations between the U.S. and Venezuela have been strained, with Venezuela accusing the U.S. of interfering in its internal affairs and supporting opposition groups. The article does not provide any new information about Venezuela's stance on the U.S. presence in the Caribbean Sea.
As the situation unfolds, it is crucial for both parties to prioritise diplomacy and dialogue to avoid any further escalation of conflict.
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