Tension between the United States and Venezuela have been mounting over the past several months as the US builds up its military presence in nearby waters in what they say is an effort to beat the drug cartels.

But now, illegal strikes by the US on suspected drug traffickers have edged the two countries even further towards war .

Donald Trump has vowed to continue his war on drug cartels, even threatening striking them on Venezuelan land.

In response, Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro has accused the US of trying to carry out a regime change and warned that he will respond to any attack. New Feature

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Months of tension

Trump has been slowly expanding US military missions near Venezuelan waters, as he tries to get a grip on drugs

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