USS Gerald R. Ford
Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace "Closed" Amid Escalating Tensions: Venezuela Condemns "Colonial Threat"
Nov 30, 2025 11:19 am CST
President Donald Trump has declared Venezuelan airspace "closed in its entirety," prompting strong condemnation from Venezuela's government as a "colonial threat." This development comes amid increasing US military presence in the region, with Operation Southern Spear involving nearly a dozen Navy ships and approximately 12,000 personnel. The confrontation has raised concerns about sovereignty, regional security, and the future of US-Venezuela relations as international airlines begin canceling flights following FAA warnings.
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buildup includes naval deployments and airstrikes against alleged drug vessels, though evidence of trafficking remains unpublished, fueling Venezuelan concerns about potential regime change motives.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 Relocates Caribbean Assets as Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica and Regional Operations
Oct 29, 2025 12:20 am CST
The US military has moved naval vessels and aircraft to safety as Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica. With seven Navy ships and F-35 jets deployed for counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean, SOUTHCOM implemented weather safety protocols while maintaining mission readiness. The approaching hurricane may impact both the region and ongoing US anti-trafficking efforts.
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.