U.S. Sends Warships and Puts a Fifty Million Dollar Price on Venezuela’s Dictator Maduro’s Capture

U.S. Sends Warships and Puts a Fifty Million Dollar Price on Venezuela's Dictator Maduro’s Capture
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The United States government announced on Tuesday that it is prepared to use the full weight of its power to halt the flow of narcotics into its territory. The declaration follows the deployment of three warships and 4,000 American troops to the Caribbean, positioned close to the Venezuelan coast. The show of force includes nuclear submarines, P8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft, several destroyers, and at least one missile-equipped warship, creating a military presence in an area long associated with illicit trafficking routes.

Washington’s Position on Maduro and Drug Trafficking

During a White House press conference, spokesperson Karoline Leavitt presented the administration’s view that Nicolás Maduro is not recognized as Venezuela’s legitimate leader. Instead, she stated that the administration considers him a fugitive directing what it calls a cartel operation accused of funneling narcotics into the United States. The announcement made clear that the president of the U.S. is prepared to stop the flow of drugs and bring those deemed responsible before the courts.

CNN reported last Friday, citing Pentagon sources, that the military maneuver has a dual purpose. It seeks to combat cartels while reinforcing U.S. presence in a strategic zone that lies along the main corridors used for the illegal transfer of narcotics northward. According to the information provided by the White House, U.S. forces are ready to act with every resource available to contain what officials described as the mass entry of drugs into the country.

Reactions After Sending Warships

The operation has provoked strong responses across the region. Cuba denounced the deployment, describing it as part of a corrupt agenda attributed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while demanding that the Caribbean be respected as a zone of peace. The Cuban foreign ministry issued a statement calling for an end to actions that threaten stability in the area.

Caracas responded by mobilizing its own forces, summoning millions of militia members under what it framed as a peace plan in preparation for external threats. The government declared that U.S. actions put at risk not only Venezuela but the wider region, including the community of nations represented by CELAC, which has promoted sovereignty and cooperation among Latin American countries.

Accusations, Seizures, and Rewards

The friction between Washington and Caracas has intensified as U.S. prosecutors brought new allegations against Maduro and his inner circle. The Drug Enforcement Administration reported seizing 30 tons of cocaine allegedly linked to the Venezuelan leader and his associates, along with an additional seven tons tied directly to him. U.S. authorities also moved to confiscate assets valued at more than 700 million dollars, which included private aircraft, vehicles, and other holdings.

Earlier this month, the United States doubled the reward for information leading to Maduro’s capture, raising the amount to 50 million dollars. The gesture demonstrates the seriousness of the accusations, which extend from drug trafficking to broader charges that the administration insists compromise the security of the hemisphere.

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