Trump confirms CIA authorisation in Venezuela

RTE Wednesday 15th October 2025, 8:54PM 1 min read 5 months ago

US President Donald Trump confirmed reports that he authorised the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in US efforts to pressure President Nicolas Maduro's regime.

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