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U.S. president Donald Trump gave the green light to additional efforts to exert force on Venezuela and prepare for a possible wider military campaign, including CIA covert operations targeting president Nicolas Maduro's government, reports "New York Times", citing American officials.
At the same time, Trump approved a fresh circular of backroom negotiations, which reportedly led to the president of Venezuela delaying the proposal to resign after a fewer years – a proposal the White home rejected, informed the portal on Monday.
The Pentagon sent warships to the Caribbean and conducted controversial attacks on tiny boats, which it claims are active in drug smuggling from Venezuela.
The White home maintains that Maduro is an illegal, cartel-related ruler, which fuels speculation about the anticipation of imminent military action.
Maduro denied allegations of drug trafficking and warned the U.S. against starting a “crazy war”.
According to ‘New York Times”Although Trump has not yet sent combat forces to Venezuela, Washington's next steps may include ‘sabotage or any form of cyber, intellectual or information operations’ aimed at expanding force on the Maduro government.
Among the reports of preparations, US military planners have compiled lists of alleged drug establishments and are considering attacks on military units allied with Maduro.
According to reports, Trump convened 2 meetings last week at the White home Situation Hall to discuss Venezuela and measure strategies with his advisors.
By recommending the CIA to prepare covert operations, Trump besides resumed unofficial negotiations with Maduro after a short break in talks last month, informed sources acquainted with the situation.
During these informal talks, Maduro reportedly expressed his willingness to give American energy companies access to Venezuelan oil reserves.
Trump confirmed the negotiations on Sunday, stating: “We can have any talks with Maduro and see how it ends”.
Venezuela condemned the expansion of the armed forces as a violation of sovereignty and a coup attempt, putting its troops on advanced alert.
Russia late confirmed its support for the country's leadership in defending its sovereignty.
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