Donald J. Trump has reportedly unleashed the CIA on Nicolás Maduro.
The conflict is manifesting in the air, at sea, and in covert operations.
Today, October 15, marked a significant day in the Caribbean Sea as the naval blockade on Venezuela continues to apply pressure on the socialist regime.
In the morning, three United States Air Force B-52H Strategic Bombers were observed over international waters near the Venezuelan coast.
U.S. BOMBERS DEMONSTRATE MILITARY MIGHT NEAR VENEZUELA
In a powerful display of military capability, two USAF B-52H Stratofortress bombers conducted maneuvers in the southern Caribbean, approximately 100 to 240 miles from Caracas. They circled for hours in a clear show of force that has left Maduro’s regime anxious.
“In a powerful display of military capability, two USAF B-52H Stratofortress bombers conducted maneuvers in the southern Caribbean, approximately 100 to 240 miles from Caracas. They circled for hours in a clear show of force that has left Maduro’s regime anxious. Venezuelan F-16s scrambled in response, reflecting the tensions stemming from Trump’s anti-narcotics operations.”
Launched from Barksdale AFB, these aging nuclear bombers, modified for cruise missile operations, flew over Cuba and Mexico before reaching Venezuela’s coastline. Their transponder signals were turned off, simulating stealth operations, as they circled near La Orchila military island.
The flight attracted attention from 5,000 trackers and sparked international concern as Caracas denounced it as a ‘provocation.’ While the Pentagon labeled the operation as ‘routine training,’ sources suggest that Trump’s recent naval strikes—resulting in five deaths last week and six this month—are escalating the covert conflict.
The B-52s’ 1,600-mile missile range places Maduro’s palace within striking distance.”
In response to the B-52s’ activities near La Orchila, Venezuelan F-16s were reportedly dispatched from El Libertador Air Base in Aragua.
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Additionally, flight trackers noted that a plane carrying Venezuelans deported from the United States was denied landing authorization by the Venezuelan Air Force.
Amid these military developments, reports have surfaced that the Trump administration is now deploying the CIA in Venezuela.
According to the New York Times, the Trump administration has secretly authorized the CIA to conduct covert actions in Venezuela, intensifying efforts against Maduro.
“This authorization represents the latest phase in the Trump administration’s escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela. The U.S. military has been targeting vessels off the Venezuelan coast accused of drug trafficking, resulting in 27 casualties. American officials have indicated that the ultimate aim is to remove Maduro from power.
The new authority allows the CIA to perform lethal operations in Venezuela and undertake various missions in the Caribbean, either independently or alongside larger military actions. It remains unclear whether the CIA has specific operations planned or if these authorities serve as contingency measures.
White House findings authorizing covert actions are highly classified and often reauthorized across administrations, with their exact wording seldom disclosed. They represent a significant exercise of executive power.
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