3 October 07:47
Donald Trump informed Congress that the United States is engaged in an armed conflict with drug cartels, thus justifying the military operations carried out in Central and South America.
Gabriel Dumitrache
International
CQ-Roll Call / ddp USA / Profimedia
In an official notification, Trump declared that the USA is engaged in an armed conflict against drug cartels, thus requesting legal support for military actions carried out in the Caribbean. These operations, resulting in the destruction of vessels involved in drug trafficking, have sparked controversy regarding their legality. Additionally, Venezuela condemned the American interventions, accusing them of military threat and organized military exercises in response.
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