The agency noted that the letter was dated September 6 and it arrived a few days after the first US blow to the Venezuelan vessel, which, according to Trump, transported drug dealers. As a result of the blow, 11 people were killed, whom Trump called the Tren de Aragua gang members.
In a letter, Maduro denied the statement of the United States about the significant role of Venezuela in drug trafficking: only 5% of drugs from Columbia go through Venezuela. Of these, according to Maduro, 70% were neutralized and destroyed by the Venezuelan authorities.
Maduro called for open and direct dialogue to overcome misinformation. He also praised Grenell for the speedy resolution of preliminary disputes about the return of migrants to Venezuela and noted that this communication channel was operating uninterruptedly, despite American blows.
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In 2020, the US Department of Justice put forward Maduro and another 14 former and current Venezuelan officials of drug trafficking and corruption. According to the agency, they sought to “flood the United States Cocaine” in order to harm the health and well -being of Americans.
Four charges were brought against Maduro, each of which may provide for a lifelong opinion. Then the US authorities announced a reward of $ 15 million for information that will help to delay it. Later, this amount was increased to $ 25 million, and subsequently – to $ 50 million.
In August 2025, the White House announced their readiness to “use all elements of power” to stop “a flow of drugs to the country.” According to media reports, it was about unfolding seven ships opposite Venezuela, including three destroyers with controlled missiles, and 4.5 thousand infantrymen. It is also known about at least one shock submarine, which was supposed to be placed opposite Venezuela.
On September 2, the United States attacked a veins from Venezuela in the Caribbean, transporting drugs. What kind of drug was transported, in what quantity and how exactly the blow was struck, in the Pentagon did not specify. Later The United States sent F-35 fighters to Puerto Rico.
