RETIRED university professor Patrick Watson has warned that the US’ recent military operations in the southern Caribbean – including the reported destruction of a small four-engine vessel that left 11 people dead – are not simply about fighting drugs but part of a broader campaign aimed at regime change in Venezuela.

“The US government has never made a secret of its dislike for the Chavez-Maduro administration,” Watson said during a September 4 online presentation.

“And there is evidence up to this day that it has taken action – and I mean negative action – against the regime to achieve regime change. I think this is part of an activity on regime change.”