Trump Administration Plans Attacks on Venezuela

Washington’s Bold Move

In a major escalation of tensions, the Trump administration has reportedly planned targeted attacks on military installations inside Venezuela. Sources close to the matter, speaking to the Miami Herald, revealed that these strikes could occur at any moment as part of Washington’s broader offensive against the notorious Soles drug cartel.

Targeting the Cartel’s Core

According to the reports, the planned military operation aims to dismantle key military bases allegedly used by the cartel, which the U.S. government claims is led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and senior figures in his regime. Beyond infrastructure destruction, the strikes are designed to cripple the cartel’s leadership and command structure, signaling an unprecedented escalation in U.S. efforts to combat transnational drug trafficking linked to Venezuela.

Escalation in the Skies

This new strategy follows recent maneuvers in the region. The Wall Street Journal disclosed that the U.S. had flown two B-1 Lancer bombers close to Venezuelan airspace, just days after other American warplanes executed what officials described as an “attack demonstration.” The move underlines Washington’s growing readiness to apply military pressure as diplomatic tensions continue to deteriorate.

Maduro’s Time “Running Out”

While it remains unclear whether President Maduro himself is a direct target of the upcoming U.S. operation, insiders claim his position is increasingly precarious. One source told the Herald, “Maduro is about to find himself trapped and might soon discover that he cannot flee the country even if he decided to. What’s worse for him, there is now more than one general willing to capture and hand him over, fully aware that one thing is to talk about death, and another to see it coming.” This statement suggests growing internal dissent within Venezuela’s power structure and mounting risks for the embattled president.

Record Bounty for Maduro and Allies

In a historic move, the U.S. has placed a $50 million bounty—the largest of its kind—on Nicolás Maduro, offering rewards for information leading to his capture. Additional bounties of $25 million each have been placed on several high-ranking officials, including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, who is accused of overseeing cartel operations. These unprecedented rewards highlight Washington’s determination to bring Maduro and his associates to justice.

The Cartel de los Soles Connection

The Trump administration alleges that Maduro leads the Cartel de los Soles (Cartel of the Suns), a deeply entrenched narcotics network operating within Venezuela’s military ranks. The cartel is said to collaborate with the infamous Tren de Aragua gang, Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, and other international criminal organizations. U.S. officials argue that these alliances represent a direct threat to American national security due to their involvement in large-scale drug trafficking and organized crime.

U.S. Military and CIA Operations

President Donald Trump has previously confirmed authorizing CIA operations in Venezuela and hinted at the possibility of deploying ground forces against cartel strongholds. The U.S. military has significantly increased its presence near the Venezuelan coastline as part of an ongoing operation aimed at intercepting drug shipments. Recent U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and the Pacific have reportedly killed at least 62 individuals aboard vessels accused of transporting narcotics. However, governments from the victims’ countries dispute these claims, insisting the deceased were innocent fishermen.

A Region on Edge

As U.S. military movements intensify and internal unrest grows within Venezuela, the geopolitical landscape in Latin America faces renewed instability. The world watches closely as Washington’s pressure campaign against Maduro enters its most dangerous phase yet—one that could redefine U.S.-Venezuela relations for years to come.

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