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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Sam Kiley

Trump wants to rule Venezuela by force – but he’s getting the US into a mess

Two different groups bustle up to the visiting foreigner, a gringo approaching the bridge from Colombia into Venezuela.

“Don’t go left or right of the road – you’re OK on the bridge, but don’t wander into these streets left or right. They’re controlled by Tren de Aragua gangsters who will rob you or kill you,” says a young woman sweeping drizzle out of her eyes.

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