narco-terrorism
The Escalating Conflict: A Timeline of US-Venezuela Relations From Sanctions to Military Confrontation
Dec 12, 2025 10:17 am CST
This comprehensive timeline explores the deteriorating US-Venezuela relations from 2006 to 2025, detailing how diplomatic tensions escalated from initial sanctions under President Bush to oil embargoes, multi-million dollar bounties on President Maduro, and ultimately military actions in the Caribbean. The article chronicles key events including accusations of human rights violations, narco-terrorism charges, and the recent seizure of an oil tanker that Venezuela has condemned as international piracy.
Fatal Attack in Colombia: Two Police Officers Killed in ELN Guerrilla Explosion Amid Escalating Border Violence
Dec 08, 2025 02:43 am CST
Two police officers were killed in northeast Colombia in an explosion attributed to the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group, prompting President Gustavo Petro to increase military presence along the Venezuelan border. This attack occurs amid deteriorating security conditions as multiple armed groups compete for territorial control, following the collapse of peace talks between the government and ELN earlier this year.
Pakistan's Renewed Terror Strategy: LeT and JeM Target Jammu & Kashmir Six Months After Operation Sindoor
Nov 05, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Intelligence reports reveal an alarming escalation in Pakistan-backed terrorism targeting Jammu and Kashmir, with Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed mobilizing for coordinated strikes six months after India's Operation Sindoor. Terrorist groups have intensified infiltration efforts along the Line of Control, conducted drone reconnaissance, and are rebuilding intelligence networks, prompting heightened security measures across India's northern command sectors.
Rio Police Raid Leaves 132 Dead in Controversial Anti-Gang Operation
Oct 30, 2025 02:40 am CST
A massive police and military operation targeting the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro's favelas resulted in 132 deaths, including 115 suspects and 4 police officers. The unprecedented raid in Penha and Complexo de Alemao has drawn international criticism for excessive force, with witnesses reporting execution-style killings and rights organizations demanding investigations. Despite the high casualty count and seizure of weapons and drugs, experts question the effectiveness of such operations against organized crime in Brazil's urban communities.
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 Military Expands Anti-Drug Operations with Deadly Strike in Pacific Ocean
Oct 23, 2025 09:34 am CST
The US military has expanded its anti-drug trafficking campaign beyond the Caribbean to the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people in its eighth strike against alleged narco-vessels. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the operations to the war on terrorism, as the Trump administration designates cartels as unlawful combatants while focusing on Colombian smuggling routes.
Escalating Conflict Between Trump and Colombia's President Over US Anti-Drug Operations
Oct 23, 2025 07:13 am CST
A diplomatic crisis has erupted between former US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro following US military strikes against alleged drug smugglers in international waters. The confrontation intensified after Trump called Petro a "thug" and implied he was involved in drug trafficking, while the US announced deadly strikes on suspected narco-vessels, raising significant questions about international law and regional sovereignty.
Trump's Escalating Conflict with Venezuela: Potential Military Action Against Maduro Regime
Oct 08, 2025 04:20 am CST
President Trump has declared an "armed conflict" with drug cartels, potentially setting the stage for increased military action against Venezuela's Maduro government. With US naval strikes already claiming lives, deployment of F-35 warplanes to Puerto Rico, and reports of possible CIA involvement, analysts suggest a 50-50 chance of direct action against Maduro before year's end despite growing congressional opposition.