Venezuela Accuses US of ‘Undeclared War,’ Calls for UN Probe.
Venezuela has accused the United States of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean, following US strikes that killed at least 17 alleged drug traffickers. Washington has deployed warships and F-35 fighters to the region in what it calls anti-drug operations.
Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez condemned the attacks as executions without due process, while Attorney General Tarek William Saab labeled them “crimes against humanity” and urged a UN investigation. President Nicolas Maduro warned of a potential US invasion and called for militia training, accusing the US of plotting regime change and seizing Venezuelan oil.
The strikes have sparked debate over legality, as the US has not provided evidence linking the targeted boats to drug trafficking. Opposition leader Henrique Capriles opposed military intervention, calling for political solutions and the release of political prisoners.
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