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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."

Will the US Invade Venezuela?

President Donald Trump stated during a December 26 radio interview that U.S. forces struck a large facility two nights prior, seemingly connected to drug trafficking operations. Trump did not provide specific details about the location, extent of damage or casualties from the alleged December 24 strike.

President Donald Trump stated during a December 26 radio interview that U.S. forces struck a large facility two nights prior, seemingly connected to drug trafficking operations. Trump did not provide specific details about the location, extent of damage or casualties from the alleged December 24 strike.

The Pentagon and White House declined to confirm details about the alleged facility strike, while the Venezuelan government has not publicly commented on any such attack. If confirmed, this would mark the first known U.S. land strike in Venezuela since the administration began its pressure campaign.

The Pentagon and White House declined to confirm details about the alleged facility strike, while the Venezuelan government has not publicly commented on any such attack. If confirmed, this would mark the first known U.S. land strike in Venezuela since the administration began its pressure campaign.

Since September 2, U.S. forces have conducted at least 28 to 30 strikes against vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, resulting in over 100 deaths. The administration claims these boats were involved in drug trafficking, though officials have not provided public evidence.

Since September 2, U.S. forces have conducted at least 28 to 30 strikes against vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, resulting in over 100 deaths. The administration claims these boats were involved in drug trafficking, though officials have not provided public evidence.

The U.S. has deployed approximately 15,000 military personnel to the Caribbean region, including the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group with 5,000 sailors and the USS Iwo Jima amphibious assault ship with 2,200 Marines, representing the largest naval presence in the area since the Cold War.

The U.S. has deployed approximately 15,000 military personnel to the Caribbean region, including the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group with 5,000 sailors and the USS Iwo Jima amphibious assault ship with 2,200 Marines, representing the largest naval presence in the area since the Cold War.

China and Russia have criticized U.S. actions in the region, with China's Foreign Ministry stating the seizure of vessels violates international law. Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed concern about Washington's escalation actions in the Caribbean and reaffirmed support for Venezuela.

China and Russia have criticized U.S. actions in the region, with China's Foreign Ministry stating the seizure of vessels violates international law. Russia's Foreign Ministry expressed concern about Washington's escalation actions in the Caribbean and reaffirmed support for Venezuela.

Trump confirmed in October that he authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela and has doubled the reward for information leading to President Nicolas Maduro's capture to $50 million. The administration does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate president.

Trump confirmed in October that he authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela and has doubled the reward for information leading to President Nicolas Maduro's capture to $50 million. The administration does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate president.

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