Nicolás Maduro
US-Venezuela Military Tensions Escalate as USS Gerald R Ford Deploys to Latin America
Nov 13, 2025 12:39 am CST
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has arrived in Latin America amid rising tensions with Venezuela, which has announced its own "massive" military deployment in response. The US claims the naval presence aims to counter drug trafficking, while Caracas fears it disguises regime change intentions. This military standoff has drawn reactions from Colombia, which suspended intelligence sharing with Washington, and Russia, which condemned US strikes on boats as "unacceptable."
Iran Denies US and Israeli Claims of Plot to Assassinate Israeli Ambassador in Mexico
Nov 08, 2025 09:46 am CST
The United States and Israel have accused Iran of orchestrating a plot to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, a claim Tehran firmly denies as a "big lie." Mexican authorities state they have no information about the alleged plot, which emerges amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel following direct military exchanges between the two nations. The controversial allegations involve claims of operatives recruited from Iran's Venezuelan embassy, highlighting the complex web of international relations in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
US Military Conducts 13 Strikes Near Venezuela Since September: Over 60 Killed in Controversial Anti-Drug Operations
Nov 07, 2025 11:19 am CST
The United States has conducted 13 military strikes since September targeting vessels near Venezuela's coastline and in the eastern Pacific Ocean, claiming they were drug traffickers. These operations have resulted in over 60 fatalities and sparked international controversy, with the UN condemning the strikes as violations of human rights law and Venezuela calling them illegal acts of aggression. The operations coincide with increased US military presence in the Caribbean, raising tensions as Venezuelan President Maduro accuses the Trump administration of seeking regime change.
US Military Escalates Presence Near Venezuela with Strategic B-52 Bomber Flights
Nov 07, 2025 11:16 am CST
US B-52 bombers conducted their fourth flight near Venezuela's coast, highlighting escalating tensions as Washington intensifies its counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean. The military buildup includes naval deployments and airstrikes against alleged drug vessels, though evidence of trafficking remains unpublished, fueling Venezuelan concerns about potential regime change motives.
US Military Officials Required to Sign NDAs for Expanding Latin American Operations: Inside the Growing Military Presence
Oct 29, 2025 02:04 am CST
US military officials involved in President Trump's Latin American operations are being required to sign non-disclosure agreements, raising concerns about transparency and congressional oversight. The Pentagon has deployed the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to the region, significantly escalating military presence beyond typical counter-narcotics requirements. With 13 strikes against alleged drug vessels since September resulting in approximately 57 deaths, this buildup comes amid heightened tensions with Venezuela and Colombia, both accused of drug trafficking by the administration.
US B-1B Bombers Conduct Third Flight Off Venezuelan Coast Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 08:00 am CST
US military escalates presence near Venezuela as B-1B bombers conduct their third flight off the coast, part of an intensifying counter-narcotics campaign that has resulted in multiple vessel strikes and dozens of casualties, raising concerns of potential regime change intentions and prompting accusations from President Maduro of US war fabrication.
Trump Administration Considers Military Action Against Drug Facilities in Venezuela: Strategic Analysis
Oct 25, 2025 05:15 am CST
President Trump is evaluating potential military operations targeting cocaine facilities in Venezuela, deploying significant naval forces to the Caribbean while also considering diplomatic approaches. Despite Venezuela not being a major cocaine producer, the administration continues linking Maduro to drug trafficking as part of a broader strategy that could potentially lead to regime change.
US B-1B Bomber Tracked Near Venezuelan Coast Despite Trump's Denial
Oct 24, 2025 06:04 am CST
US military presence escalates near Venezuela as flight tracking data reveals a B-1B bomber approaching Venezuelan airspace before turning back, marking the second such incident in a week. President Trump denied the incident occurred despite evidence, heightening regional tensions amid ongoing US counter-narcotics operations that have resulted in multiple casualties.
UN Experts Condemn US Covert Actions as Violations of Venezuelan Sovereignty and International Law
Oct 22, 2025 04:47 am CST
United Nations rights experts have condemned US military operations in the Caribbean targeting Venezuelan vessels, stating these actions violate Venezuela's sovereignty and international law. The experts highlight that Washington has provided no evidence that the 27 people killed were drug smugglers, and argue that such operations constitute dangerous escalation with grave implications for regional peace and security.
Trump Escalates Pressure on Venezuela's Maduro Through Military Deployments and Strong Rhetoric
Oct 18, 2025 11:38 am CST
US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, claiming the latter is offering concessions to ease tensions with Washington. The US has deployed significant military assets including stealth aircraft, navy ships, and B-52 bombers near Venezuela as part of alleged counter-narcotics operations, raising concerns about possible regime change intentions.