Trump confirms that he authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela

<p>Move by US marks sharp escalation in efforts to pressure Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s regime</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> 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 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/nicolas-maduro">Nicolás Maduro</a>’s regime.</p><p>The New York Times first reported the classified directive, citing US officials familiar with the decision.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/trump-venezuela-cia-maduro">Continue reading...</a>