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The authorization of covert, potentially lethal operations inside Venezuela highlights a new era of U.S. intervention in Latin America—one marked by increased militarization and legal authority to escalate beyond naval interdictions. While the detailed scope of future missions remains unclear, the move underscores a strategic confidence and willingness to engage directly within the Venezuelan territory to pursue what the administration calls the fight against naroterrorism. The repercussions of this escalation could reshape regional security dynamics for years to come.