January 3, 2026
A timeline of U.S. military's buildup and strikes against Venezuela leading to Maduro's capture
President Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country.
TL;DR
- President Trump threatened military strikes on Venezuelan territory.
- The threats were made after months of accusations regarding drug smuggling.
- Boats accused of carrying drugs from Venezuela were a focal point.
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