Global attention has turned sharply toward Washington as President Donald Trump has hinted at a major expansion of U.S. military operations in Venezuela. Speaking just one day after a deadly strike killed six people and hit a ship near Venezuela’s coast, Trump declared that the United States is now “open to land strikes” to eliminate what he described as narco-terrorist threats.
According to the President, the U.S. has already achieved significant control over drug smuggling by sea and is now looking to take the fight inland. “We’ve almost totally stopped it by sea. Now we’ll stop it by land,” Trump said, hinting at further military escalation in the Caribbean region.
CNN’s report revealed that open-source flight data tracked three B-52 bombers departing from a U.S. Air Force base in Louisiana before dawn, flying for hours off Venezuela’s coast. The Trump administration has reportedly conducted at least five strikes against Venezuelan targets since early September, signaling a growing military campaign.
However, the development has sparked deep concern within the Pentagon. Several defense officials and military lawyers reportedly questioned the legality of the strikes under both U.S. and international law. Some of these top legal advisers have allegedly been reassigned or excluded from key discussions as the operation expands.
The Pentagon, however, has denied any internal opposition, insisting the missions are lawful and necessary. A White House official reaffirmed that the campaign will continue, claiming that Venezuelan narco groups pose a “direct threat to the United States.”
Meanwhile, legal analysts warn that expanding to land strikes would breach Venezuela’s sovereignty and could require Congressional authorization under the War Powers Act. Despite mounting questions, President Trump has also confirmed authorizing the CIA to conduct operations in Venezuela, fueling speculation about potential regime change efforts.
As tensions rise, international observers are watching closely to see whether Washington’s next move could spark a broader regional conflict.

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