The U.S. pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Maduro will enter a new phase in the coming days, possibly involving covert operations. Most details remain unclear, including whether Trump has made a final decision, but the possibility of an open U.S. action to overthrow Maduro is not ruled out. One possible approach is to drop leaflets in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, on Sunday, which is Maduro's birthday, to conduct psychological warfare and force him to step down. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a warning on Saturday about "deteriorating security situations and escalating military activities," causing several airlines to cancel flights to and from Venezuela. In addition, the U.S. decision to designate the "Sun Gang" drug trafficking group as a foreign terrorist organization will take effect on Monday.
A recent survey by CBS shows that 70% of Americans oppose military action against Venezuela, while only 30% support it. Only 13% of respondents believe that Venezuela poses a significant threat to the United States, and three-quarters of Americans think the Trump administration has not clearly explained its policy stance. (Meanwhile, 65% of Americans believe that Trump's policies are raising the prices of their food and daily necessities.)
Public support for the military action against ships suspected of drug trafficking is relatively high, with 53% of the population expressing support and 47% opposing it. However, senior White House officials have consistently bypassed or suppressed government lawyers who question the legality of the policy since taking office.
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