Venezuela builds up border security in response to deployment of US warships

Venezuela on Monday announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border to fight drug trafficking amid accusations from Washington that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is heading a cocaine-trafficking cartel. Three US warships have been deployed to Venezuela’s coast to step up pressure on Maduro. France24 International Affairs commentator Douglas Herbert explains.

Aug 28, 2025 - 19:39
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Venezuela builds up border security in response to deployment of US warships
Venezuela on Monday announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border to fight drug trafficking amid accusations from Washington that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is heading a cocaine-trafficking cartel. Three US warships have been deployed to Venezuela’s coast to step up pressure on Maduro. France24 International Affairs commentator Douglas Herbert explains.

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