White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has said that the administration of US President Donald Trump is not planning any “military actions” against Venezuela “in the near future.”
“Obviously, all our decisions would be made in conjunction with our partners in the region,” McMaster told reporters on Friday afternoon during a news conference. “No military actions are anticipated in the near future.”
Earlier this month, Trump said he might order military action against Venezuela, saying, “We have many options for Venezuela, including a possible military option, if necessary.”
But, US Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday the United States will use “economic and diplomatic power” to restore democracy in Venezuela.
On Friday, the United States imposed potentially hard-hitting economic sanctions on Venezuela, barring banks from any new financial dealings with the government or state-run oil company…