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Trump Announces Second Strike Against Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boat, Three Killed

Trump Announces Second Strike Against Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boat, Three Killed

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 17% chance that there will be a fatal clash between the military forces of the United States and Venezuela before Nov. 1, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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