Why is the US military building up its presence in the Caribbean?
The United States bombed a Venezuelan vessel, claiming it carried drugs and gang members, while Venezuela denies the charges and prepares to defend itself.
For struggling Venezuelans, specter of US invasion is a remote concern: We've been hearing the same story for a while'
Venezuela's government under Maduro projects calm control while escalating security measures, anti-drug operations, and civilian recruitment amid heightened tensions with the United States.
Trump confirms U.S. strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat
U.S. forces struck a Caribbean vessel carrying alleged Venezuelan drugs, killing suspected Tren de Aragua members amid escalating U.S.-Venezuela confrontations and military mobilizations.
Trump says US forces shot out' boat carrying drugs from Venezuela
U.S. forces struck and disabled a Venezuela-origin drug-carrying boat as part of a naval anti-drug operation amid accusations against President Nicolás Maduro.
US says it struck drug-carrying vessel that left Venezuela DW 09/02/2025
The US conducted a lethal strike on a Venezuela-departed vessel alleged to be carrying drugs and operated by a designated narco-terrorist organization.
Nicolas Maduro entrenches himself behind the banner of foreign threat
U.S.-Venezuela tensions surged after the U.S. raised a bounty on Nicolas Maduro and deployed naval forces while Venezuela mobilized troops, reserves, and militia.