WSJ: U.S. Identifies Venezuelan Military Sites Linked to Drug Trafficking for Potential Strike

U.S. officials have confirmed that intelligence agencies have identified several Venezuelan military-controlled sites suspected of handling international drug shipments, a development that could result in military action. The Wall Street Journal reported on October 30, 2025, that possible targets include naval installations, secret airstrips, and ports reportedly used to smuggle narcotics to the Caribbean and Central America. Officials, speaking anonymously, said the plan is pending President Donald Trump’s decision, underscoring a shift in U.S. strategy to confront what authorities describe as a narcotics-driven threat under Nicolás Maduro’s administration.