On Monday, December 29, 2025, US President Donald Trump told reporters in Florida that last week the United States knocked out a dock area in Venezuela used by alleged drug traffickers to load boats with narcotics. 💥🚢
If accurate, this would be the first known land strike by the Trump administration against the oil-rich South American nation. Trump described the site as an “implementation area”—the spot where traffickers prepare shipments—and said it’s “no longer around.”
He said, "There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs. So we hit all the boats, and now we hit the area."
This bold move comes amid growing concerns over illicit drug routes in the region. For young professionals and market watchers, this strike could influence stability along Venezuela’s coast and ripple through regional security dynamics.
What’s next? Analysts are watching for a response from Venezuela’s government and pondering how this action might reshape US-Venezuela ties as we head into 2026. Stay tuned for updates! 🔍🌎
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
