U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Reach Critical Point: Washington Intensifies Military Operations in the Caribbean, Accuses Maduro Regime of Narcoterrorism.

U.S.–Venezuela Tensions Reach Critical Point: Washington Intensifies Military Operations in the Caribbean, Accuses Maduro Regime of Narcoterrorism.

360 Raw Magazine Staff

Escalation from Washington

The administration of President Donald Trump has confirmed that Venezuela is at the center of a new phase of U.S. military operations in the Caribbean. Under the name “Operation Southern Spear”, launched in November, the Pentagon deployed aircraft carriers, destroyers, nuclear submarines, and warplanes in what analysts consider the largest show of force in the region since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

The White House, through spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, reiterated that “Maduro’s regime is illegitimate” and that strikes against drug trafficking networks linked to Venezuela will continue. Washington directly accuses the so‑called Cartel of the Suns, allegedly led by senior Venezuelan military officials, of being a foreign terrorist organization responsible for smuggling narcotics into U.S. territory.

Maduro Under International Pressure

The government of Nicolás Maduro rejects the accusations and claims that the United States is using anti‑drug policy as a pretext to justify military intervention. However, pressure is mounting: Trump has raised the reward to $50 million for information leading to Maduro’s capture.

Military sources indicate that Washington’s options include covert operations, financial sanctions, asset seizures, and international prosecution of cartel collaborators. The presence of U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff officer General Dan Caine in Puerto Rico, along with his inspection of vessels deployed in the Caribbean, reinforces speculation of an imminent escalation.

Anti‑Drug Policy and Geopolitics

Although officially presented as a counter‑narcotics campaign, experts such as Sanho Tree of the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington warn that the military buildup “has little to do with drug policy” and instead reflects a geopolitical objective of direct pressure on Caracas. In fact, most cocaine

entering the United States comes through the Pacific rather than the Caribbean, raising questions about the official narrative.

Reactions and Scenarios.

International analysts argue that designating the Cartel of the Suns as a terrorist organization legally paves the way for more aggressive operations against Venezuela.

European and Latin American media warn of the risk of direct military intervention, which could further destabilize the region.

The Venezuelan government insists this is an “imperialist aggression plan” and seeks support from allies such as Russia and Iran.

The crisis between the United States and Venezuela in 2025 has become a national security and anti‑drug conflict with global geopolitical implications. Washington is hardening its stance, while Caracas denounces an imminent threat of intervention. The outcome will depend on whether Operation Southern Spear remains a pressure campaign or evolves into direct military action.

Sources press office official:/AFP/ AP/EFE/Washington / the white house/

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