MIAMI — Tensions are mounting as more U.S. naval ships head into the southern Caribbean in a move to thwart Latin American drug cartels.
A $50 million bounty is up for grabs for the arrest of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, and at least one South Florida congressman is not against moving in to bring him out.
“I’m a pretty militant guy when it comes to Venezuela,” said Rep. Carlos Gimenez. “He’s there illegitimately, he’s also a security threat to the USA. He‘s the head of an international cartel and frankly has been killing Americans.”
Clearly, keeping Maduro guessing and looking over his shoulder is part of the strategy, as telegraphed by President Trump’s spokesperson on Thursday.
“The president is prepared to use every element of American power to stop drugs from flooding into our country and to bring those responsible to justice,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Echoes of 1990 when the U.S. invaded Panama to arrest its ruler Manuel Noriega and bring him to South Florida to face drug trafficking and other charges.
In Venezuela Sunday, Maduro made a call to arms for Venezuelans to enlist, to fight threats from the U.S.
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