Caribbean Sea
US Military Strikes Kill 8 in Eastern Pacific: Escalating Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Dec 17, 2025 02:46 am CST
The US military has conducted strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in eight fatalities. This marks the latest development in a controversial campaign that has destroyed at least 26 vessels and killed 95 people since September. The operations, directed by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, have drawn significant scrutiny from human rights advocates, Democratic lawmakers, and UN officials over potential international law violations and lack of evidence supporting the narco-trafficking allegations.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado's Dangerous Escape to Accept Nobel Peace Prize in Norway
Dec 12, 2025 01:23 am CST
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado completed a perilous three-day journey from Venezuela to Norway, using disguises and evading checkpoints to accept her award. The opposition leader, who had been in hiding since August 2024, vowed to return to Venezuela despite facing serious charges from the Maduro government. Her dramatic escape included crossing the Caribbean Sea in a fishing vessel and receiving assistance from private contractors with reported US connections.
USS Gerald R Ford: US Deploys Advanced Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean Amid Escalating Anti-Drug Operations
Nov 17, 2025 10:29 am CST
The USS Gerald R Ford, America's most advanced aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea as part of Operation Southern Spear, significantly expanding US military presence in the region. With nearly a dozen Navy ships and approximately 12,000 personnel, this deployment occurs amid ongoing US strikes against suspected drug-trafficking vessels that have resulted in 83 fatalities since September. While the Trump administration maintains this is a counter-narcotics mission, many view it as increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government.
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buildup includes naval deployments and airstrikes against alleged drug vessels, though evidence of trafficking remains unpublished, fueling Venezuelan concerns about potential regime change motives.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 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.