Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed willingness to negotiate with the US on drug trafficking but criticized US actions as attempts to change his government and access oil reserves. He stated Venezuela is open to US investment in oil. The US military has conducted strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats, with Maduro highlighting the impact on Venezuelans. The CIA also conducted a drone strike on a suspected drug cartel docking area, marking an escalation in US pressure on Maduro, who faces charges of narco-terrorism.