Venezuela’s Maduro urges Trump to avoid Afghanistan-style ‘forever war’

Nicolás Maduro's recent appeal to Donald Trump to prevent an Afghanistan-like 'forever war' highlights the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. The U.S. military buildup, marked by the arrival of the USS Gerald R Ford, signifies the largest military presence in Latin America since the 1989 Panama invasion. While Trump claims this military action is aimed at combating drug trafficking, critics argue it may be a pretext for regime change. The Pentagon's commitment to purging 'narco-terrorists' further complicates the situation, as it raises fears of direct intervention in Venezuela's internal affairs.