Dhaka, Dec. 19 -- The Trump administration has carried out a series of military operations near Venezuela over the past three months, including attacks on alleged drug-smuggling vessels and the seizure of an oil tanker, in what officials describe as an "armed conflict" with drug cartels.
At least 99 people have been killed in 26 known strikes, while the U.S. has deployed its largest regional naval buildup in decades.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of potential land operations in Venezuela, and on Dec. 16 ordered a blockade of all "sanctioned oil tankers" entering or leaving the country.
The administration alleges that Venezuela's oil is being used to fund drug trafficking, terrorism, and other crimes, though Caracas denounc...