US President Donald Trump announced the launch of a large-scale ground operation in Venezuela, using the pretense of cracking down on drug trafficking. Trump has been attempting to overthrow the Maduro government in the Latin American country for several months.
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces would soon begin hitting ground targets in Latin America as part of the fight against drug trafficking. "These people (meaning drug traffickers) have killed over 200,000 people," Trump stated during a cabinet meeting.
"In fact, they killed over 200,000 people last year. And those numbers are down. And they're down because we are doing these strikes. And we are going to start doing these strikes on the ground as well."
"You know, it's much easier on the ground," Trump clarified. "It's much easier, and we know the routes they are taking. We know everything about them. We know where they live. We know where the bad people live, and we're going to start doing it very shortly."
Colombia also targeted by the American government!
US President Donald Trump stated that American forces may begin hitting drug trafficking targets not only in Venezuela but also in other Latin American countries. "I hear Colombia is producing cocaine," Trump said during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, December 2.
"They have cocaine factories, you know? And then they sell their cocaine to us. We appreciate that very much. Yes, anyone doing something like that and selling it to our country is going to be targeted." He was asked to clarify if the strikes were not limited to Venezuela. "No, they are not limited to Venezuela," the US President replied.
Shocking revelation - The Pentagon has a plan ready in case Maduro leaves Venezuela
The Pentagon has a plan ready in case Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro leaves office, announced US Department of Defense spokesperson, Kingsley Wilson, at a press briefing.
"The department has a plan for any contingency. We are a planning organization. If something happens in the world, we have a response plan ready," she said in response to a relevant question.
As Reuters reported on Monday, December 1, US President Donald Trump, in a phone call on November 21, demanded that Maduro leave his country within a week. According to the agency's sources, he suggested Maduro "leave Venezuela with his family and go to any destination of his choosing." The deadline expired on November 28.
Consequently, Trump wrote on TruthSocial on November 29 that "all airlines, pilots, drug and human traffickers" must consider "the airspace over and around Venezuela completely closed." According to the agency, Maduro expressed readiness to leave the country with his family members if he was granted "full legal amnesty, including the lifting of all US sanctions."
The secret CIA operation in full swing
The Venezuelan leader also reportedly demanded the closure of the International Criminal Court case against him, as well as the lifting of US sanctions against 100 Venezuelan officials. He also emphasized that Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez should lead a transitional government until new elections are held. Trump, according to the sources, "rejected most" of his requests.
On November 30, Trump confirmed that he spoke with the Venezuelan leader, without providing details. The same day, he stated that his announcement regarding Venezuelan airspace should not be taken as an indication that the US military might launch strikes in the country. Washington baselessly accuses Caracas of insufficient counter-narcotics efforts. According to The New York Times, Trump has already authorized the conduct of secret CIA operations in the country. American media have repeatedly reported that the US may soon begin striking cartel targets in Venezuela.
Maduro's powerful message to Trump - The army and the people will defend Venezuela against threats
A powerful message was sent to US President Donald Trump a few days ago by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who stated at a mass rally in Caracas, broadcast by the Venezolana de Television channel, that both the Venezuelan people and the armed forces are ready to defend the country against imperialist threats.
"Polls show that 94% of Venezuelans reject the imperialist military threat and are ready to defend their homeland," the president stated.
He stressed that Venezuela "has its own professional defense doctrine and two hundred thousand well-armed soldiers ready to defend the peace and sovereignty of the country." He added that 200,000 police officers serve in various law enforcement units.
Psychological terror
Maduro noted that the country "has suffered about 22 weeks of psychological terror," but during this period, "the people, in unity with the army and the police, have prepared for the defense of building a free, sovereign, and socialist Venezuela." He emphasized that there is "bad news for the empire," as "it is not Maduro, but the people who are ready to stand up for the defense of the homeland."
Diplomatic pressure or a prelude to a military operation?
American activities around the Bolivarian Republic have intensified for months, with continuous "leaks" of new possible military operation start dates from White House sources. Simultaneously, Western media circulate information about supposed secret negotiations between Nicolas Maduro and Donald Trump, with Washington reportedly offering security guarantees to the Venezuelan leader.
However, the practical dimension of developments indicates the opposite: Maduro has been officially designated by the US as the leader of the "Suns" drug cartel, and this group has been added to the list of international terrorist organizations, thus equating Maduro with figures such as Osama bin Laden or al-Baghdadi.
The confrontation with Venezuela is already negatively impacting Trump's popularity ratings. Given that a new election cycle begins in January—with local elections, congressional primaries, and a battle for control of the legislature—the administration is pushing for a "successful" operation to be completed before the end of the year.
At the same time, several Republican representatives and senators have already announced their departure, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, until recently a fervent supporter of Trump. A further drop in Trump's popularity could drag down the entire party, jeopardizing the already marginal majority in Congress.
Until recently, the Pentagon's operational plan relied on targeted operations by special forces and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, with surprise attacks on critical industrial and military facilities. The strategy suddenly changed in late October. Now the plan is based on extensive aerial and missile attacks, closer to the classic military invasion model. This change remains unexplained, but since early November, there has been an intense regrouping of forces around Venezuela.
The arrival of the USS Gerald Ford and F-35Bs in the region
The most modern American aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, has been deployed off the coast of Venezuela. The ship, larger than the Nimitz-class carriers, is designed for increased intensity of air operations and carries larger quantities of fuel, ammunition, and spare parts.
Concurrently, air bases in Puerto Rico have been reactivated, allowing for the deployment of Marine Corps F-35B fighters, which are expected to be supplemented by other Air Force aircraft. The F-35s are expected to take on crucial roles, from achieving air superiority to suppressing Venezuela's advanced anti-aircraft defenses, which possess S-125, Buk-M2, and the particularly dangerous S-300VM system.
Colombia, which under other circumstances would be a key staging ground for ground operations, is trying to distance itself. President Gustavo Petro states he will not allow the use of Colombian territory for an invasion of Venezuela. However, his influence on military and paramilitary structures is limited, while far-right groups remain active and potentially out of control.
World War III
Steve Quayle, the famous radio host, filmmaker, author, and archaeological expert, is warning of an attack on Venezuela that could lead the fragile global economy to collapse. The US has militarily reinforced its forces in the Caribbean to an unprecedented level, and it appears the target is Venezuela, a country that operates as a criminal organization.
Journalist Alex Newman detailed what was happening about three weeks ago on USAW. Newman said: "You can't separate the cartels from the government. The 'Cartel of the Sun' is run by the leaders of the military and intelligence services. President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela is the head of this cartel."
Things get even worse as there is now confirmed involvement of China, Russia, and Iran in Venezuela, raising security concerns for America in the Western Hemisphere. Top generals are meeting with US forces in the area.
Quayle warns: "Risk is something we deal with every day, but let's talk about an elevated level of risk and World War III. There is nothing more critical than that. Venezuela has received supersonic missiles from Iran and Russia. The Chinese are in Venezuela, too."
The US canceled an attack
Quayle says his sources indicate the US canceled an attack. As he explains, "It was canceled. They didn't want to send multi-billion dollar bombers that were in the sights of the S-500 missile defense system. Essentially, the plan was to conduct bombing, use heavy bombers with a large payload, but then they discovered that S-400 and S-500 missile systems had been deployed and were manned by people who know how to operate them."
"I think it would be foolish to start a World War event, and the bombing of Venezuela would only be the beginning. The same applies to the cartels in Mexico. My sources tell me that President Trump has been informed by China and Russia that 'if you bomb them, we will come to their aid.'"
Quayle has long warned about civil unrest, and look what is happening with members of Congress telling US Armed Forces members not to obey President Trump's orders. Also, look at the shootings in Washington against the National Guard this week. Quayle says: "We are under attack from within and without. Antifa and BLM are being trained by some of the world's best terrorists. We are facing the communist takeover and overthrow of America."
If war happens, Quayle continues by saying: "The risk has never been greater. There is no economy, and it is going to collapse. Why do I think this will be the collapse period? Look at the situation with student debt, which amounts to $1.2 trillion. Car loans are also at $1.2 trillion. The car market is dead. The bond market is a disaster. China is selling US bonds."
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