President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country.

President Donald Trump’s administration has increased pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by designating the Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization.

The United States’ most advanced aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in days.

President Donald Trump has sent American warships to the waters off Venezuela and has boasted about strikes on alleged drug boats.