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Trump's Military Tactics in Venezuela: Blurring Lines Between Terror and Drugs
President Donald Trump is employing war on terror tactics against drug cartels in Venezuela, targeting them with military strikes in international waters, raising legal and congressional concerns.
- The United States has conducted military strikes against suspected drug vessels in international waters, mirroring strategies from the war on terror initiated after 9/11.
- Critics argue that using war on terror legal justifications against drug cartels blurs the lines between terrorism and the war on drugs, complicating international law.
- Congress has been largely sidelined in these operations targeting drug cartels linked to Nicolás Maduros regime in Venezuela, raising questions about oversight and legality.
Why It Matters
This shift in tactics signals a significant change in U.S. foreign policy, potentially altering how the United States engages with issues of national security and the illegal drug trade in Latin America.