"The United States has carried out strikes near Venezuela that President Donald Trump says are targeting drug gangs. That is disputed, but the major military mobilisation has brought the issue of narcotics front and centre. How bad is the problem in the country, and what's Trump's strategy? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Sanho Tree Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and director of the Drug Policy Project Carrie Sheffield Senior policy analyst at the Independent Women's Forum Ernesto Castaneda Director of the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies at American University"
US strikes near Venezuela, framed as targeting drug gangs, have intensified attention on narcotics trafficking and regional security. The effectiveness and accuracy of strike targets are disputed, raising questions about intelligence, sovereignty, and potential civilian harm. The mobilisation reflects a broader US strategy linking drug interdiction with pressure on the Venezuelan government, while critics emphasize political motives and call for multilateral cooperation. The situation intersects with migration flows, organised crime networks, and humanitarian concerns, requiring nuanced policy responses balancing law enforcement, diplomacy, and regional collaboration to address root causes and reduce trafficking incentives.
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