Venezuela opposition split over possible U.S

The two main leaders of Venezuela's opposition are increasingly divided over looming U.S. actions targeting the country, even as a crackdown against opposition figures continues..



U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has conducted at least 14 strikes on small boats in the Caribbean and Pacific since early September, killing dozens of people, in what it says are targeted strikes against drug smugglers.



Trump, whose government has given few details about the attacks, has also authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela and said there will be land action in the country soon.



On Friday, he said he is not considering strikes within Venezuela.



Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who has been indicted by the U.S. on drug and corruption charges that he denies, accuses Trump of seeking regime change and says the Venezuelan people and armed forces will stop any attempt to unseat him.



Maduro was inaugurated for a third term this year despite vote tallies that show the opposition's candidate resoundingly won the 2024 election.