US President Donald Trump said American forces hit a location in Venezuela. He said the place was used to load illegal drugs. This statement is not yet proven. It could mean a serious change in how the US deals with Venezuela. The White House and other US agencies have not commented. This makes people wonder about the secret operation.
The President said the strike happened two nights before Friday, October 23rd. It was on a dock area by the sea. This area is important for sending drugs out of Venezuela. President Trump said boats and the area were attacked. He also spoke of a "big explosion." If this is true, it is different from past US actions. The US has used sanctions and diplomacy before.
President Trump said the reason for this action is drugs and prisoners. He said drugs are coming into the US. He also said drug traffickers work with the Venezuelan government. However, Venezuela has not confirmed the event. This makes the details unclear. US news reports suggest the strike may have happened earlier in October.
Tensions between the US and Venezuela have grown. The US has sent more troops to the Caribbean. These troops are for anti-drug missions. They have also attacked boats believed to be carrying drugs. Some experts worry about international law. They also worry about people getting hurt. The lack of official information from the US adds to the confusion. This could make the situation worse.