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The overall picture emerging from these developments is one of chaos, ambiguity, and conflicting interests. U.S. policy in Venezuela is marked by a lack of clear objectives, opaque military actions, and questionable legality—all unfolding amid political indecision at the highest levels. Meanwhile, the global narcotics trade reveals a paradoxical approach: ongoing rhetoric against drugs, but practical support or gestures that appear to favor traffickers with political connections.