Venezuela Accuses US of Waging Undeclared Caribbean War Amid Military Strikes

Venezuela has accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean amid recent US military actions targeting alleged drug traffickers. The US has deployed warships near Venezuela's coast and stationed F-35 fighter jets in Puerto Rico as part of an anti-drug operation, which Venezuelan officials say has resulted in executions without due process. Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez condemned these strikes, highlighting the lack of legal defense for those killed. President Donald Trump claimed multiple military strikes against drug boats, stating that 17 alleged narcoterrorists have been killed recently, though details and drug trafficking evidence remain undisclosed. In response, Venezuela has conducted military exercises and announced weapons training for civilians, with President Nicolas Maduro accusing the US of planning an invasion for regime change. The escalating tension reflects deepening conflict over US anti-drug efforts and sovereignty concerns in the region.