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US President Trump Announces Military Strike on Venezuelan Drug Loading Facility Amid Escalating Counter-Narcotics Operations

Dec 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM UTC

VENEZUELA - U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed during a radio interview that American forces executed a strike against a major drug boat loading facility within Venezuelan territory. This action signifies a potential expansion from maritime-focused interdictions to direct engagements on land. The announcement lacks specifics regarding the precise location or execution method.

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