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Venezuela's President Maduro Accuses US of Forging War Over South American Country

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the US government of fabricating a new war against him, citing the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, which can host up to 90 airplanes and attack helicopters, to the South American country. Maduro claimed that the US administration, led by President Donald Trump, has promised not to get involved in another war but is now doing so.

The US has increased pressure on Maduro by taking the warship closer to Venezuela, which Maduro described as "fabricating an extravagant narrative" against him. Maduro has also denied allegations by Trump that he is the leader of the organized crime gang Tren de Aragua, which has been involved in contract killings, extortion, and human smuggling. The Venezuelan president stated that the country does not produce cocaine leaves and that the US has no evidence to support its claims.

Tensions between the two countries escalated after American forces destroyed several boats off the Venezuelan coast, allegedly for their role in trafficking drugs into the US. The Associated Press reported that at least 43 people were killed in those attacks. Maduro was widely accused of stealing last year's election, and countries including the US have called for him to step down.

Key Takeaways:

  • The US has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to Venezuela, which can host up to 90 airplanes and attack helicopters.
  • President Nicolás Maduro accused the US of "fabricating a new eternal war" against him and claimed that the US administration has promised not to get involved in another war.
  • The US has accused Maduro of being the leader of the organized crime gang Tren de Aragua, which has been involved in contract killings, extortion, and human smuggling.
  • Maduro denied the allegations and stated that Venezuela does not produce cocaine leaves.
  • The US has destroyed several boats off the Venezuelan coast, allegedly involved in trafficking drugs into the US, resulting in the deaths of at least 43 people.
  • The Venezuelan president was widely accused of stealing last year's election, and countries including the US have called for him to step down.

Statistics:

  • Up to 90 airplanes and attack helicopters can be hosted on the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.
  • At least 43 people were killed in attacks by American forces on boats off the Venezuelan coast.
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Sources:

  • "Venezuela's President Maduro Accuses US of Forging War Over South American Country."

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