Maduro Offers Dialogue Following CIA Drone Strike in Venezuela

Special envoy Qiu Xiaqi visited Nicolás Maduro in Caracas after a CIA-led drone strike targeted a Venezuelan port facility. Donald Trump confirmed the military operation as part of a campaign against drug trafficking, while Maduro urged Washington to engage in dialogue instead of escalating conflict. China condemned the naval blockade and unilateral sanctions as illegal while Pechino strengthens economic ties with the South American nation.Donald Trump confirmed the military operation as part of a campaign against drug trafficking, while Maduro urged Washington to engage in dialogue instead of escalating conflict.China condemned the naval blockade and unilateral sanctions as illegal while Pechino strengthens economic ties with the South American nation.