Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:55pm on 04 Jan 2026,Sunday International
US Vice President JD Vance defended Washington’s action in Venezuela after President Nicolás Maduro was captured. He said Venezuela still played a role in drug trafficking, despite most US overdose deaths being linked to fentanyl from Mexico. Vance said cocaine profits from Venezuela help fund powerful cartels. Critics questioned the operation, saying it targeted oil interests. Countries like China and Russia condemned the move. The US insists the action aimed to weaken drug networks and protect American lives. (PC: Reuters/ Representative Image)
