What is driving US President’s Trump’s actions against Venezuela?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete November 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM

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In November 2025, US President Donald Trump declared Venezuela's airspace "closed," prompting accusations of a "colonial threat" from Venezuela. Tensions are high due to recent US actions, including attacks on Venezuelan boats and a significant military deployment to the Caribbean. Trump claims these actions are aimed at combating drug trafficking. However, analysts like Mark Pfeifle, Paul Dobson, and Christopher Sabatini debate whether this is the true motivation behind the US's actions against Venezuela. The situation raises questions about the real reasons behind the escalating conflict between the two nations.

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United States ×280% Donald Trump ×4100% Venezuela ×3100%

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venezuela 100% donald trump 90% us actions 80% airspace closure 70% us foreign policy 60% drug trafficking 60% military deployment 50% latin america 40%