27 people died in five US strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. President Trump confirmed he allowed CIA operations there. He said Venezuela sends prisoners to the US and drugs come by sea. The US may attack drug cartels on land too. Trump offered ₹4,150 million to catch President Maduro. Venezuela's Vice-President warned against attacks., six people died when the US hit a boat near Venezuela. The US has 4,000 troops in the area to pressure Maduro's government. Officials claim Maduro is part of a drug group called Cartel of the Suns. Maduro denies this. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 03:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 27 people died in five US strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela
- President Trump confirmed he allowed CIA operations there
- He said Venezuela sends prisoners to the US and drugs come by sea