The United States activates a new phase of operations against Venezuela with military pressure and covert actions

The initiative, promoted by the Donald Trump administrationseeks to intensify pressure on President Nicolás Maduro at a time of growing diplomatic and military tension.

According to the sources consulted – who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue – the first phase of this new strategy could include covert operationsconsidered within the government as a key tool to increase the siege on Caracas.

Although still The scope of these actions has not been publicly defined nor is there confirmation of a final decision by President Trump, the expectation of an imminent move has grown in recent weeks.

Los reports of military activity in the Caribbean have fueled these speculations. The United States has reinforced its naval presence in the region, raising concerns about a possible increase in bilateral tensions.

At the same time, US government agencies have avoided commenting openly on the plans. So much the Pentagon and the CIA have declined to comment on the matter.

A senior White House official recently noted that Washington is willing to use “every element of American power” to combat what he describes as the Venezuelan government’s role in the drug trafficking to the United States.

Among the options analyzed by the US administration, as confirmed by two of the officials consulted, there is even the possibility of try to force the president to leave Venezuelan, who has insisted that his government and armed forces are prepared to resist any attempt at foreign intervention.

Meanwhile, in Caracas, Maduro made a public appearance on Saturday night to attend the premiere of a television series inspired by his life, coinciding with the eve of his 63rd birthday.

The regional environment has also been affected by new warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States, which alerted commercial airlines about potential risks when flying over Venezuela.

Following the alert, three international airlines suspended their flights from the South American country.

In addition, Washington plans to appoint the so-called Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organizationunder the argument that he would be responsible for facilitating drug trafficking to the United States.

The Trump administration has accused Maduro of head this networksomething that the Venezuelan president categorically denies.

If finalized, this designation would open the door to new legal and operational measures by the US.expanding the range of tools available to pressure the Venezuelan government in a scenario already marked by sanctions, diplomatic tensions and a growing military presence in the region.