U.S. Administration Considers Military Action Against Venezuela

Washington, D.C. – On September 30, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed the press, revealing his administration’s increasing focus on Venezuela amidst rising tensions. Trump highlighted plans to target Venezuelan cartels utilizing land routes, a shift in strategy after recent successes against maritime drug trafficking.

Trump stated, “We had a lot of drugs coming by water. We hit a number of boats. Since we did that, we’ve had absolutely no drugs coming into the country via water because it was lethal. Now we’re going to look very seriously at cartels coming by land.” This comment aligns with a broader U.S. initiative to intensify pressure on the regime led by President Nicolás Maduro.

In response to the growing threat, Maduro signed a decree that grants him additional military powers. This measure aims to bolster the country’s defenses against possible military incursions. The decree allows for expanding security forces and fortifying borders to protect Venezuela’s territorial integrity.

Vice President Delcy Rodríguez commented on the decree, stating it empowers the head of state to activate national defense plans and militia forces in the event of an attack. Rodríguez emphasized the need for preparedness against U.S. actions, saying, “To safeguard our territorial integrity and the integrity of our population.”

The discussions around military action have reportedly been led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who asserts that Maduro’s leadership amounts to an “imminent threat” due to drug trafficking operations targeting the U.S. Other key figures in this initiative include White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and CIA Director John Ratcliffe.

Sources indicate that the U.S. Army has devised potential military strategies for operations in Venezuela, although the White House has not yet given formal approval for these plans.