Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela amid drug war tensions

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President Trump confirmed he authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela, citing concerns over prison escapes, mental health issues, and drug trafficking, and has taken military actions against suspected drug traffickers in the region.
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