Trump confirms he authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela
by Guardian staff and agencies from World news | The Guardian on (#70SF0)
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Donald Trump confirmed reports on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in US efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's regime.
The New York Times first reported the classified directive, citing US officials familiar with the decision.
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