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Trump confirms he authorised CIA action inside Venezuela

Trump confirms he authorised CIA action inside Venezuela

The article reports that President Trump has confirmed authorizing CIA action inside Venezuela. However, the president did not specify whether the CIA had been instructed to overthrow the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro. The article notes that Trump's comments come amid increasing tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with the U.S. government supporting opposition leader Juan Guaido's claim to the presidency. The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Venezuela and recognized Guaido as the country's legitimate leader, while Maduro has clung to power. The article does not provide further details on the nature of the CIA's activities in Venezuela or the administration's plans for the country. It simply states that Trump acknowledged authorizing CIA action, but declined to comment on whether the goal was to remove Maduro from power.

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