On Monday, Venezuela’s National Assembly unexpectedly halted a critical session intended to address the formation of a commission aimed at investigating a series of lethal US military strikes against vessels thought to be involved in drug trafficking. This postponement, which lacked an official reason, has pushed the discussion to Tuesday, coinciding with the Assembly’s regular meeting schedule.
The session was highly anticipated following weeks of escalating discontent regarding US military actions in both the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific. Since September, US forces have executed at least 21 attacks on purported drug boats, claiming the lives of over 80 individuals as Washington amplifies its military footprint in the region. Many families of the deceased are demanding clarity, asserting that numerous victims had no confirmed connections to crime.
Tensions escalated further when President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that he had a conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to two insiders, Trump is also poised to convene with senior advisers to assess the unfolding situation in Venezuela, adding more geopolitical implications to the ongoing controversy.
On the same day, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, who also serves as Maduro’s principal negotiator with the US, announced the extraordinary session after meeting with relatives of those who lost their lives. He stated that this initiative aims to support bereaved families and promote a national reaction to the military strikes. This potential investigation emerges from a Washington Post article claiming that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed troops to “eliminate everyone on board” during at least one operation back in September.
With the Assembly's debate now postponed, political tensions continue to rise as both government officials and citizens seek clear guidance on the investigation's intent and scope. This issue remains a focal point of intense public scrutiny nationwide, particularly among coastal communities that have been significantly impacted by the military operations at sea.
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