Trump to convene with key advisers to talk about Venezuela

US President Donald Trump is set to confer with his senior advisers on Monday regarding Venezuela, intensifying his administration's campaign against the Caracas government. Questions are mounting over the legality of recent US strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean. In response, the White House has backed a naval admiral who authorized a second strike targeting survivors on one of the ships.

Observers suggest that the US military presence in the Caribbean may be aimed at pressuring Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro. Despite this, most Latin American nations have remained quiet about Trumps assertive tactics, with some regional experts noting that local authorities often favor stronger action against drug cartels.

Meanwhile, leaders across Latin America are engaging in talks with China and European countries, seeking alternatives to a global power they increasingly view as domineering.

Author: Sophia Brooks