The political rhetoric is becoming more aggressive by the hour. President Trump is continuing to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
In a statement, Trump made it clear he “hasn’t ruled out the military option.”
One influential official commented on the situation without sugarcoating it: “I consider it a provocation and a prelude to war. I hope we don’t go to war with Venezuela, but…”
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That phrase—“prelude to war”—sent shivers down the spines of military experts. The massing of the fleet, the constant interceptions, and the hardline statements mimic the exact scripts that preceded invasions in the past.
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