According to the DEA's 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment and multiple analyses (e.g., CFR, NYT), Venezuela plays a minimal role in U.S. fentanyl trafficking—less than 1% of supply. Most fentanyl originates from Mexico, using precursors from China. Venezuela is more linked to cocaine routes.
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Security forces in Caracas opened fire after unidentified drones were seen flying over the Miraflores presidential palace late Monday evening, Venezuelan government sources told AFP. The shots occurred around 8:00 p.m. local time (0000 GMT) as drones were spotted near the seat of executive power. Officials say the incident is now under control and no broader unrest was reported in the immediate aftermath.
Unverified reports on social media claim the clashes may be linked to an attempted internal power move/coup targeting acting president Delcy Rodríguez.