Trump confirms that he authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela
The Guardian —
Move by US marks sharp escalation in efforts to pressure Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s regimeDonald Trump confirmed reports on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in US efforts to pressure President Nicolás Maduro’s regime.The New York Times first reported the classified directive, citing US officials familiar with the decision. Continue reading...