CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That's according to two people familiar with details of the operation.

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  1. Dec 29, 2025CIA struck Venezuelan dock allegedly used for drug smuggling: reports
  2. Dec 31, 2025CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

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NPRLean Left· 272d ago

Former counterterrorism official talks about U.S. strike on Venezuelan dock

NPRLean Left· 272d ago· ran in 5 outlets

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

NPRLean Left· 272d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Trump confirms U.S. military strike on dock in Venezuela

Latin TimesLean Left· 273d ago

CIA Hit Alleged Gang-Controlled Dock Used To Load Drug Boats In Venezuela: Report

SalonLeft· 274d ago

Trump says US carried out strike on Venezuelan drug boat "dock area"

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WDIO DuluthCenter· 272d ago

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 272d ago

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

KOB 4Center· 272d ago

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

Military.comCenter· 272d ago

CIA Behind Strike at Venezuelan Dock That Trump Claims Was Used by Drug Smugglers

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 272d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Trump confirms U.S. military strike on dock in Venezuela

WSVN MiamiLean Left· 272d ago

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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MyNorthwestLean Right· 272d ago· ran in 5 outlets

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

New York PostLean Right· 273d ago

CIA struck Venezuelan dock allegedly used for drug smuggling: reports

LegitgovRight· 273d ago

CIA ‘carries out drone strike’ on Venezuelan drug port in first U.S. land attack inside the country – CLG News

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