Venezuela
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Faces Fugitive Status If Attending Nobel Ceremony
Nov 21, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Venezuela's Attorney General warns Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado will be declared a fugitive if she travels to Norway for the award ceremony, citing multiple criminal investigations including conspiracy and terrorism charges amid escalating tensions with the United States.
Trump Signals Diplomatic Approach with Venezuela's Maduro While Maintaining Military Options
Nov 18, 2025 07:41 am CST
President Donald Trump announced plans to engage in dialogue with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro while simultaneously refusing to rule out potential U.S. military actions in the region. The statement comes amid increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean targeting drug trafficking operations in Latin America, with Trump also expressing openness to counter-drug strikes within Mexico.
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.
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 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.
Tensions Rise as Maduro Accuses US of "Fabricating War" with Caribbean Military Deployment
Oct 25, 2025 08:16 am CST
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has accused the United States of "fabricating a war" as the Pentagon deploys an aircraft carrier strike group to the Caribbean. This escalation follows President Trump's September military campaign against alleged "narco-terrorists," which has already resulted in over 40 reported civilian casualties. Washington has also announced joint military exercises with Trinidad and Tobago near Venezuelan waters, further heightening tensions in the region.
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.
Trump to Confront Xi About China's Fentanyl Trafficking Through Venezuela at APEC Summit
Oct 24, 2025 09:06 am CST
President Trump plans to address China's alleged role in smuggling fentanyl through Venezuela at his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Amid rising US-China tensions and impending tariffs, Trump highlights how Chinese manufacturers are rerouting deadly fentanyl through Venezuela to evade port controls, contributing to America's overdose crisis that has claimed nearly 330,000 lives in five years.
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.
Venezuela's Maduro Condemns "CIA Orchestrated Coups" Amid Rising US Military Threats in Caribbean
Oct 16, 2025 07:32 am CST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has publicly denounced alleged CIA-orchestrated coup attempts following US President Trump's threats of military strikes against Venezuelan territory. Tensions escalate as US naval operations in the Caribbean have already resulted in 27 casualties, prompting Maduro to mobilize military and civilian forces in defense of the country amid accusations of narcoterrorism that he firmly denies.