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The relationship between the United States and Venezuela has always been tense on the international political stage.
Political differences, economic sanctions, and ideological conflicts have persisted between the two countries for decades.
But in 2025, this relationship reached a new and dangerous turning point when former US President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct covert operations in Venezuela.
This decision has created a stir not only in Latin America but also in global politics.
Many countries have called it an “interventionist” approach by the US,
while some analysts believe the move was taken to protect US interests.
➡️ Trump’s decision: What is the whole matter?
In October 2025, Trump announced during a press conference that he had granted the CIA special authorization to crack down on drug cartels and corrupt political networks in Venezuela.
✅ Trump said
Venezuela has become a country where drugs, smuggling, and dictatorship have combined to hold the people hostage.
America will no longer sit idly by.
Immediately following this statement, some top CIA officials
arrived on a visit to Colombia and Panama, the countries bordering Venezuela.
According to sources, this operation is being conducted under the name “Project Phoenix.”
➡️ Objective of the CIA Operation
The Trump administration claims that the mission’s objective is
“to stop drug trafficking, cut off funding to corrupt politicians,
and protect US interests in the region.”
The CIA has been assigned the following key tasks:
⏺️ Identifying and dismantling Venezuela’s drug network
⏺️ Monitoring hidden allies of the Maduro regime
⏺️ Controlling the activities of anti-US armed groups
⏺️ Gathering intelligence through digital espionage
Although this mission is currently “secret,” Media reports indicate that small teams of US special forces are active in many parts of Latin America.
➡️ Venezuela’s Reaction
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has strongly criticized the US move.
He said,
The US is insulting our country’s sovereignty.
If the CIA enters our country, it will be the start of a war.
Venezuela has filed an official complaint with the United Nations, calling it a violation of international law.
Russia, China, and Iran have also condemned the US action and issued statements in support of Venezuela.
➡️Situation in Latin America
Latin America is already grappling with political instability, economic crisis, and crime.
This move by the US could further create an imbalance in the region.
✅Many experts believe that
If the CIA’s mission becomes openly military,
It could plunge all of South America into a new Cold War (Cold War 2.0).
Countries like Colombia, Peru, and Brazil have called for a solution through dialogue and diplomacy.
➡️Drug Cartel Network
The drug mafia has a deep network in Venezuela, Colombia, and many parts of Central America.
The US alleges that several Venezuelan government officials
are profiting from narco-trafficking.
✅According to a CIA report,
Approximately $10 billion worth of cocaine reaches the US each year.
40% of this amount passes through Venezuela.
Trump has authorized the CIA to take direct action to curb this threat.
➡️Role of Russia and China
Russia and China have long been key allies of Venezuela.
Russia invests in the oil, gas, and arms industries there.
while China has provided billions of dollars in loans and infrastructure assistance.
Both countries have described the US covert mission as
destabilizing.
✅The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that
If the US attempts military intervention,
Russia will take steps to defend Venezuela.
This statement signals a global power struggle.
➡️Impact on American Politics
This decision has also become a subject of controversy in American politics.
Democratic Party leaders said that Trump
is exceeding the limits of the Constitution
because he allowed the CIA to take such action without congressional approval.
✅Republican leaders, meanwhile, support Trump and say that
Trump is protecting American security.
He is taking strong action against drugs and dictatorship.
This issue could also impact the US presidential elections, scheduled for late 2025.
➡️Is the CIA’s mission legal?
According to international law,
No country has the right to interfere in the internal politics or sovereignty of another country.
If the US conducted a covert mission without Venezuela’s permission, it would be considered an aggressive action.
However, the US claims that this mission was a “cross-border intelligence operation” with no plans for a military attack.
➡️International Response
The United Nations is considering forming an investigative committee.
The European Union has urged peaceful dialogue.
India has maintained a neutral stance, stating that “respect for sovereignty is essential.”
Latin American countries have appealed to the US for restraint for regional stability.
➡️ Media’s Role and Revelations
According to US media reports, the CIA has identified several secret bases within Venezuela in recent months.
Some journalists claim that drone surveillance is also being conducted.
However, the Trump administration has dismissed these reports as “fake news” and stated that this is merely information warfare.
➡️Internal Situation in Venezuela
Venezuela’s economy has been in crisis for the past decade.
Falling oil prices, US sanctions, and corruption have plunged the country into a state of economic depression.
Millions of people have fled the country to Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.
In such a situation, CIA activities could further exacerbate political instability there.
➡️Future Prospects
This tension between the US and Venezuela
could escalate into a major diplomatic crisis in the future.
If the Trump administration persists with its policy,
The entire region could become a battlefield for a new power struggle.
✅Possible Outcomes
⏺️ International pressure on the US will increase
⏺️ A confrontation with Russia and China is possible
⏺️ Instability in the oil market
⏺️ Anti-American wave in Latin America
➡️Conclusion
Trump’s authorization of the CIA to conduct a covert mission in Venezuela is an aggressive and risky move in US foreign policy.
This will not only impact US-Venezuela relations,
But it will also impact global geopolitics.
The world is now watching to see whether
This mission will remain limited or
