Trump Says US Forces Killed 11 Suspected Venezuelan Traffickers in Caribbean Operation

Trump Says US Forces Killed 11 Suspected Venezuelan Traffickers in Caribbean Operation
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U.S. forces killed 11 suspected drug traffickers aboard a vessel in the southern Caribbean in a recent operation, a move described as a major blow to organized crime, US media reported. President Donald Trump announced the operation at the White House on Tuesday, stating the boat, carrying a large quantity of drugs, originated from Venezuela and was linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, which the U.S. designated as a terrorist organization earlier this year.

Trump shared drone footage showing the vessel exploding and burning at sea. Venezuelan authorities dismissed the video as potentially AI-generated but offered no evidence to support this claim.

The decision to destroy the boat rather than capture it drew parallels with past counterterrorism efforts. The Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, denied any involvement with the gang and accused the U.S. of fabricating evidence to justify increased military activity in the region.