Venezuela launches huge military exercise as U.S. Navy draws near
Venezuela has announced a major military exercise, reportedly involving 200,000 troops, as a U.S. Navy flotilla nears Caribbean waters.
Nicolas Maduro
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Over the past several weeks, the relationship between the United States and Venezuela reached a boiling point as the U.S. launched a series of strikes against vessels alleged to be carrying drugs. Now, Venezuelan military exercises broadcast on state TV suggest the threat is being felt by its leader, Nicolas Maduro. Margaret Brennan spoke to David Smolansky, one of Venezuela's opposition leaders, about the country's future.
Venezuela conducts military exercise
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