Supply and demand theme
Are there members of Congress who think that drug prices have become too high?
Pete Hegseth is criticized for death order against Venezuelan ship: 'Clearly a war crime' The U.S. has, at various times during the autumn, struck what they claim are suspected Venezuelan drug boats. The U.S. has carried out at least 21 attacks in which over 80 people have been killed since September 2 this year. Watch the segment on SVT News.
Trump calls a meeting on the Venezuela conflict. Trump will hold a meeting on the tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela around 11 p.m. Swedish time, the White House confirms. Meanwhile, three members of Congress accuse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of war crimes following a previous ship attack.
Since September, the U.S. has carried out several attacks on alleged drug boats along the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific coast. More than 80 people are reported to have been killed. Critics claim that the attacks violate international law because they took place in international waters and lack a clear legal basis.
During the escalation between the countries, the U.S. has increased its presence of military resources in the region. More than a dozen warships are deployed as part of the Pentagon's operation. The Trump administration has also warned airlines, pilots, and criminal networks to avoid Venezuelan airspace. See the segment on SVT News.