Today, Explained Are we going to invade Venezuela?
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Oct 29, 2025 
Alex Horton, a military reporter for The Washington Post, and Jonathan Blitzer from The New Yorker dive into the escalating tensions with Venezuela. They discuss the shift from law enforcement to military actions, with U.S. warships deployed in the region. Horton raises questions about the credibility of evidence against drug boats, while Blitzer reveals the internal political dynamics shaping U.S. policy. The duo explores the motivations behind these interventions, including economic interests and the potential expansion of presidential power.
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From Coast Guard Seizures To Military Strikes
- The U.S. shifted from law-enforcement seizures to lethal military strikes on suspected drug boats in international waters.
- That change abandons decades-old Coast Guard practice and signals a major policy escalation around Venezuela.
Rapid Military Buildup Near Venezuela
- The Pentagon deployed guided-missile destroyers, thousands of troops, and B-52s near Venezuela within weeks.
- The rapid buildup turned the region into one of the world's busiest military theaters.
Covert Claims With Scant Public Evidence
- The administration publicly claimed CIA covert actions but has offered little verifiable evidence about drug links.
- Officials released brief social posts and grainy videos instead of a clear evidentiary case.