US Officials Say Regime Change in Venezuela Is the Real Goal of Military Action in the Caribbean

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US Officials Say Regime Change in Venezuela Is the Real Goal of Military Action in the CaribbeanUS officials have told The New York Times that the real goal of the US military buildup in the Caribbean, and the bombing of boats in the region, is regime change in Venezuela. The Trump administration claims that Maduro is the leader of a drug cartel, but has not produced any evidence for the charge. Maduro and other Venezuelan officials have forcefully rejected the accusation and have pointed to data that shows the majority of the cocaine that is produced in Colombia doesn’t go through Venezuela. US officials have said the Trump administration is considering direct strikes on Venezuelan territory, which could lead to a full-blown war with the country. Other US officials hope that the pressure and $50 million bounty on Maduro leads to his assassination.