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"There’s no way they [US troops] can enter Venezuela."

"I don't think the USA is going to invade Venezuela."

The Trump administration "has shown no signs so far of clear intent for direct military action."

"No one in their right mind thinks that with 4,500 people you can invade a country that's got mountains, jungle and multiple urban centers."

"It appears as if Mr. Peace President is looking into invading Venezuela under the pretext that the whole country is an illegal drug cartel and Maduro is a fugitive and an illegitimate president."

"It is my belief the United States will invade and Occupy Venezuela by Jan 2026."

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Sunday that the United States will designate Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization effective November 24, with the designation targeting what Washington alleges is a criminal network led by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.</span

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Sunday that the United States will designate Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization effective November 24, with the designation targeting what Washington alleges is a criminal network led by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

The USS Gerald R. Ford, described as the world's most advanced aircraft carrier, arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday as part of Operation Southern Spear, bringing approximately 12,000 US sailors and Marines to the region in what officials call the largest military buildup in generations.</span

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The USS Gerald R. Ford, described as the world's most advanced aircraft carrier, arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday as part of Operation Southern Spear, bringing approximately 12,000 US sailors and Marines to the region in what officials call the largest military buildup in generations.

US forces have conducted at least 21 strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels since September, killing more than 80 people in international waters off the coasts of Venezuela and in the eastern Pacific, according to Pentagon figures and news reports.</span

US forces have conducted at least 21 strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels since September, killing more than 80 people in international waters off the coasts of Venezuela and in the eastern Pacific, according to Pentagon figures and news reports.

Trump indicated Sunday that potential discussions with Maduro could occur, stating that Venezuela would like to talk, while also confirming that the terrorist designation would allow the US military to target Maduro's assets and infrastructure inside Venezuela.</span

Trump indicated Sunday that potential discussions with Maduro could occur, stating that Venezuela would like to talk, while also confirming that the terrorist designation would allow the US military to target Maduro's assets and infrastructure inside Venezuela.

The Cartel de los Soles designation follows previous Treasury Department sanctions imposed in July, when the group was classified as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity for allegedly providing material support to Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.</span

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The Cartel de los Soles designation follows previous Treasury Department sanctions imposed in July, when the group was classified as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist entity for allegedly providing material support to Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.

Human rights experts and international observers have criticized the boat strikes as extrajudicial killings, while the Trump administration maintains it has legal authority to conduct the operations as part of what it characterizes as armed conflict with drug cartels.</span

Human rights experts and international observers have criticized the boat strikes as extrajudicial killings, while the Trump administration maintains it has legal authority to conduct the operations as part of what it characterizes as armed conflict with drug cartels.

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