Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harry Cockburn

Trump won’t rule out strike on Venezuelan mainland

  • Donald Trump has accused Venezuela of sending "gangs, drugs and dealers" to the United States.
  • He declined to comment on potentially striking the Venezuelan mainland, saying, "We'll see what happens."
  • The US has designated Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro a "narcoterrorist" and placed a $50m bounty on his arrest.
  • Earlier in September, a US drone attack killed 11 people on board a Venezuelan boat; Trump alleged they were linked to the Tren de Aragua cartel, but Venezuelan authorities denied that.
  • Tensions have escalated between the two countries, with the US deploying military assets to the region, and Venezuela responding by flying F-16 jets near a US Navy destroyer.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.