Nicolas Maduro blames Florida, not oil.

On Saturday, US military forces conducted a dramatic strike in Venezuela, capturing and removing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Maduro pleaded not guilty in federal court on drug and weapons charges, sparking international criticism for the operation’s legality and breach of sovereignty norms. While oil reserves and drug trafficking were cited as reasons, the true motive appears to be ideological, driven by domestic political incentives in the US, particularly the influence of Florida’s electorate and elite networks.

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