Before the Pentagon hands over unedited footage of the so-called drug trafficking vessel strike operation, the U.S. Congress plans to withhold a quarter of General Hegerth's travel funds, a requirement quietly included in the final draft of the annual bill. The House is expected to approve the bill later this week, followed by the Senate. Currently, lawmakers are investigating whether the U.S. military's second strike that killed two survivors in the initial strike was illegal. General Hegerth refused to reveal on Saturday whether he would release the video, citing concerns about troop safety. However, Trump said he had "no problem" with releasing the video. Despite the U.S. military's buildup in the Caribbean, Maduro continues to resist pressure from the U.S. to step down. He has strengthened security measures and become increasingly concerned about a potential U.S. attack, but he remains in good spirits in both public and private settings, and his core inner circle remains intact.
Celso Amorim, Brazil's chief foreign policy advisor, warned that a U.S. invasion or attack on Venezuela could draw South America into a conflict similar to the Vietnam War, which could eventually lead to global involvement. He called Trump's recent order to close Venezuelan airspace a "act of war" and expressed concern that the crisis might escalate further in the coming weeks. He also believes that even those opposing Maduro may be inclined to join the resistance against foreign intervention in Venezuela.
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