The US government is planning to order strikes on military targets in Venezuela as part of its war on cartels.
According to sources, the administration is planning air strikes on naval and air bases inside Venezuela, which are allegedly used by drug-trafficking organisations.
The targets could be struck by air within days or hours as the US looks to break down the cartel's hierarchy.
The hierarchy is said to be headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and run by members of his regime. Although Maduro is not considered a target at this time, a source noted that
his time is running out.
Author's summary: US plans air strikes on Venezuela to combat cartels.