WASHINGTON.— The American newspaper The Washington Post published yesterday that, according to sources from the administration of President Donald Trumpthe decision would already be made eliminate drug traffickers in the Caribbean Sea and “their leader, Nicolás Maduro.”
The newspaper quotes officials close to the Pentagon and the White House who claim that the Trump administration considers it necessary “remove” the Venezuelan from powerwhom he accuses of leading the Cartel of the Suns.
According to the media, cited by the site Ntn24.coma US official noted that “at the end of the day, if you have the authority to eliminate the cartel traffickers, you can eliminate the cartel bossAccording to these sources, after declaring Maduro as the leader of the Cartel of the Sunsthe White House believes that “there really is no turning back unless Maduro is essentially no longer in power.”
The article comes at a time of growing tension between the United States and Venezuela, after Washington increased its efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks operating in the Caribbean.
Since the return of the Republican to power in USAthe fight against drug trafficking has been a priority on its international agenda, focused on cutting off trafficking routes and reducing the financial capacity of cartels linked to the Venezuelan regime.
A few days ago, an official of the Pentagonin response to NTN24, did not deny the presence of American bombers and helicopters near Venezuelaand explained that these are “routine” actions within the global deterrence strategy.
“He US Strategic Command“, its components and subordinate units routinely conduct global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services and US government agencies,” he said.
The military escalation and the statements leaked to the Post fuel concern about possible direct actions against Maduro government.
Analysts consulted in Washington point out that the designation of the president as a “narcoterrorist” could serve as a legal basis for eventual limited military operations, although the White House has not officially confirmed any action in that regard.