Venezuela threatens to declare state of emergency if US attacks

Radio National Breakfast

The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he's ready to declare a state of emergency amid reports the US military is drawing up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela.

The statement follows the deployment of American warships to the Caribbean, and recent US strikes on at least three suspected drug boats from Venezuela.

US President Donald Trump says the actions are aimed at combating drug trafficking.

• Guest: Jon Bonfiglio, the Latin America correspondent for The Times in the United Kingdom
• Producer: Teodora Agarici