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Venezuela's government, led by Nicolás Maduro, denounces the strikes as "imperial aggression," adding fuel to the geopolitical fire. The U.S. continues to offer a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest on drug trafficking charges, highlighting the ongoing efforts to target the Venezuelan regime.
Critics argue that the U.S. counter-narcotics strategy lacks transparency about the specific targets, with questions surrounding the criteria used for selecting vessels and the evidence confirming their involvement in drug trafficking. Nevertheless, officials defend the operations as lawful and vital to national security.