The American Department of Defense criticized the overflight of a military ship by Venezuelan planes, warning Caracas against escalating tensions.

The Pentagon condemned the provocative actions of Venezuelan military aircraft that flew over a U.S. Navy ship in international waters, urging Venezuela not to interfere with American operations against drug trafficking. In the context of rising tensions, President Trump accused Maduro's regime of drug trafficking, offering a reward of 50 million dollars for his arrest. Maduro responded with accusations of extrajudicial executions and promised to defend national territory, while American officials pledged support for governments in the region in the fight against organized crime.