Trump's Venezuela Moves: How Far Will He Go to Oust Maduro?

• President Trump has deployed US troops to the Caribbean, warned of strikes on Venezuelan soil, and seized an oil tanker, escalating tensions.
• The US aims to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, influenced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio's hawkish stance after Maduro resisted previous pressure.
• Potential US military actions range from "light" strikes on drug production or guerrilla camps to "heavier" strikes on government/military sites; a full-scale invasion is unlikely.
• Analysts debate if Trump is forced to act or if threats are a "psyop" to create fear; many predict Maduro would likely remain in power even after US strikes.
• Maduro's political position is weaker but his continued power relies heavily on the loyalty of the armed forces, despite election irregularities.

Why It Matters: US military options against Venezuela threaten regional stability and Maduro's rule.