World on Edge: US and Venezuela on Brink of Military Showdown

World on Edge: US and Venezuela on Brink of Military Showdown – Could This Spark WW3? Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating at an alarming pace, leaving global leaders and citizens alike on high alert. What began as diplomatic strain over economic sanctions and political interference has now intensified into a standoff that some fear could ignite a full-scale conflict. The friction traces back to ongoing criticism of Venezuela’s authoritarian regime under Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. has consistently condemned Maduro’s government for undermining democracy, suppressing opposition, and allowing widespread corruption and economic collapse. In response, Washington has imposed sweeping sanctions targeting Venezuelan officials and the nation’s oil industry—the lifeblood of its struggling economy. The situation has recently taken a dramatic turn. Last week, the U.S. military destroyed a boat linked to Venezuela that was suspected of trafficking narcotics through the ...