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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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Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela

In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the likelihood of the United States engaging in a war with Venezuela. While acknowledging the ongoing political and economic crisis in the South American country,…

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Trump says he doubts US will go to war with Venezuela

In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the likelihood of the United States engaging in a war with Venezuela. While acknowledging the ongoing political and economic crisis in the South…

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Warships, fighter jets and the CIA - what is Trump's endgame in Venezuela?

The article discusses the US government's involvement in Venezuela's political turmoil. President Trump claims the goal is to combat the drug trade, but many believe the real objective is to remove President Nicolás…

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Venezuela’s Maduro Condemns Trump’s CIA Order as ‘Desperate’

In response to President Trump's order authorizing covert CIA operations in Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has condemned the move as "immoral" and "desperate." Maduro accused the U.S. government of…

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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…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCNov 3, 2025

In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the likelihood of the United States engaging in a war with Venezuela. While acknowledging the ongoing political and economic crisis in the South American country,…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCOct 24, 2025

The article discusses the US government's involvement in Venezuela's political turmoil. President Trump claims the goal is to combat the drug trade, but many believe the real objective is to remove President Nicolás Maduro from power. The…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergOct 16, 2025

In response to President Trump's order authorizing covert CIA operations in Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has condemned the move as "immoral" and "desperate." Maduro accused the U.S. government of attempting to…

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T2 · Outlet reportBBCOct 15, 2025

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…

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