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For Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the presence of both overt and covert US military assets signifies mounting pressure and potential for intensified covert actions such as:
Targeted raids on cartel networks
Seizure of smuggling assets
Potential efforts to destabilize Maduro's inner circle
The high bounty on Maduro’s head—estimated at $50 million—serves as a stark reminder of the high-stakes game being played behind the scenes.