New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- A US strike on Venezuela led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, as part of a broader campaign to combat narcotics trafficking in the region. The attack targeted networks accused of smuggling large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the United States.

Following the controversial attack, the Trump administration has unveiled plans to intensify military operations against Latin American drug cartels.

The United States has had a complex relationship with Venezuela due to disputes over oil, politics and security concerns, with US officials arguing that the Venezuela's oil sector became entangled in sanctions evasion, illicit shipping networks, and criminal activity.

Despite the heavy tensions ...