DID Press: US military has once again targeted a Venezuelan vessel in international waters, an attack that left three Venezuelan citizens dead and sparked an angry reaction from President Nicolás Maduro. Washington claimed the vessel was suspected of carrying narcotics.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the strike in a video posted on his social media platform, saying it was part of America’s broader campaign against drug trafficking. He described it as the second such operation against Venezuelan boats.
In sharp contrast, President Nicolás Maduro denounced the attack as a “blatant act of aggression.” He lashed out at U.S. officials, declaring: “The U.S. Secretary of State is a master of death and war. We will defend ourselves against these aggressions.”
International analysts say the incident likely forms part of Washington’s ongoing strategy of political and economic pressure on Caracas. Observers warn that such continued strikes not only derail fragile diplomatic efforts but also push regional tensions in Latin America to unprecedented levels.