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President Trump confirmed Wednesday he authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela, citing concerns about prison releases and drug trafficking.

The disclosure follows U.S. military strikes that destroyed at least five boats since September, killing 27 people in the Caribbean.

Bipartisan lawmakers expressed concern about lack of congressional authorization, while Venezuela condemned the operations as international law violations.

WASHINGTON — President Trump confirmed Wednesday that he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela and said he was weighing carrying out land operations on the country.

The acknowledgement of covert action in Venezuela by th

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