US Military Escalates Presence Near Venezuelan Coast with Fighter Jets, Bombers, and Drones Amid Rising Tensions

Dec 13, 2025 04:08 am CST

The United States has intensified its military presence along Venezuela's coast, deploying fighter jets, bombers, and surveillance drones as part of alleged counter-narcotics operations. This military buildup comes amid escalating tensions between the nations, with the US targeting supposed drug-smuggling vessels and offering a $50 million reward for information leading to President Nicolas Maduro's capture, whom Washington has accused of leading a narco-terrorist organization.