Trump Authorizes First US Land Strike in Venezuela Anti-Drug Campaign (2025)
President Donald Trump confirms the first US land strike on a Venezuelan dock in 2025, marking a major escalation in the regional anti-drug campaign.
The war on drugs just hit the shore. President Donald Trump confirmed on December 29, 2025, that the US military conducted a strike on a dock in Venezuela used by cartels. It's the first known land-based operation in the country since Washington's pressure campaign intensified four months ago.
Escalation: Trump Venezuela Land Strike 2025
During a meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, Trump detailed a "major explosion" at the implementation area where boats load up with drugs. While he didn't specify whether the CIA or the military executed the hit, the move marks a significant shift from international waters to sovereign territory. This follows a separate Pacific strike that killed at least two alleged narco-terrorists earlier on Monday.
Human Toll and Legal Controversy
Since early September, US operations have resulted in 107 deaths across 30 strikes. Nicolas Maduro's administration denies trafficking allegations, claiming the US is manufacturing a crisis to seize oil reserves. Meanwhile, legal experts are raising alarms, labeling these extrajudicial killings as violations of international law. The US presence in the region has ballooned to over 15,000 troops, signaling that the pressure won't let up anytime soon.
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