URGENT: Trump Confirms CIA Conducting Covert Operations in Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions

BREAKING NEWS President Donald Trump confirms CIA conducting covert operations in Venezuela amid rising tensions. Trump made the announcement during an event in the Oval Office on Wednesday, stating he authorized the CIA to take action for two reasons: "No. 1, they have emptied their prisons" and unspecified national security concerns. The confirmation comes after a series of deadly strikes by US military forces against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean, resulting in at least 27 deaths since early September. Four of those vessels originated from Venezuela. Trump's decision to authorize CIA operations marks a significant escalation in US involvement in Venezuelan affairs. The move is likely to raise concerns about potential instability and conflict in the region. The current status of these covert operations remains unclear, but sources indicate that Trump is weighing carrying out land operations on Venezuelan soil. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*