US Says It Seized Another Tanker in the Caribbean
The United States announced Tuesday that its forces seized another tanker in the Caribbean.
Nearly 200 US Troops Entered Caracas to Seize Maduro: Pentagon Chief
Close to 200 US military personnel entered the Venezuelan capital Caracas as part of the operation to seize leftist leader Maduro.
Venezuela’s Deposed Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Insists Still President
Ousted Venezuelan president Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a New York court.
Trump Doesn’t Rule Out War With Venezuela
US President Donald Trump left open the possibility of war with Venezuela, as his top diplomat Marco Rubio vowed Friday to enforce a blockade on the country's oil wealth.
Trump Confirms Call With Maduro, Caracas Slams US Maneuvers
US President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he had recently spoken with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro amid soaring tensions between the two countries, while Caracas slammed what it called US preparations for an attack.
Trump Says Venezuela Anti-Drug Operations ‘By Land’ to Begin ‘Soon’
US President Trump said that efforts to halt Venezuelan drug trafficking "by land" would begin "very soon."
US to Hold New Military Exercises With Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago on Friday announced a new round of military exercises with the United States, which has ramped up what it calls anti-drug operations in the Caribbean — angering nearby Venezuela.
Arrival of US Aircraft Carrier Fuels Venezuelan Fears of Attack
A US aircraft carrier strike group arrived in Latin America Tuesday, escalating a military buildup Venezuela has warned could trigger a full-blown conflict as it announced its own "massive" deployment.
Maduro Seeks Military Support From Russia Amid Rising Tensions With US: Report
Venezuelan President Maduro has appealed to Russian leader Putin for military assistance as tensions rise with the US.
US ‘Fabricating’ a War: Venezuela’s Maduro on Military Deployment
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro asserted Friday the United States was "fabricating a war" as Washington sent an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, building up a military deployment there.
Venezuela Says Foiled ‘False Flag’ Plot Targeting US Embassy
President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that Venezuela foiled a false flag operation by what he called local terrorists to plant explosives at the US embassy in Caracas and exacerbate a dispute between the two countries over drug trafficking.
Venezuela Says US ‘Illegally’ Seized Fishing Boat in Its Waters
Venezuela on Saturday hit out at the United States for allegedly seizing a fishing boat for eight hours in its exclusive economic zone, as the US military patrols the Caribbean to target drug cartels.
Pentagon Chief Makes Surprise Visit to Puerto Rico
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth made surprise visits to Puerto Rico and a US Navy ship Monday as the United States employs military assets in the Caribbean to target drug cartels.
‘No Way’ US Troops Can Invade Venezuela, Says Maduro
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday there was "no way" US troops could invade Venezuela after it deployed warships and troops to the Caribbean.
Venezuela Builds Up Border Security Over US Warships
Venezuela announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border to fight drug trafficking amid growing pressure from Washington.
Venezuela, Guyana Leaders to Meet to ‘De-escalate’ Tensions
The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana will meet for talks that analysts say could "de-escalate" tensions but will do little to resolve their countries' long-standing territorial dispute.
Venezuela, Guyana Tensions Rise Over Disputed Oil-Rich Region
Tensions rose between Venezuela and Guyana as Caracas proposed a bill to create a Venezuelan province in a disputed oil-rich region.
10 Colombian ‘Paramilitaries’ Killed in Clashes: Maduro
Ten Colombian "paramilitaries" died during violent clashes between armed groups and security forces that have ravaged Caracas.
Eight Venezuelan Soldiers Killed in Clashes on Colombian Border: Army
Eight Venezuelan soldiers have been killed in clashes with armed groups operating on the Colombian border, doubling the toll since an offensive against the combatants started in March, the defense ministry in Caracas said.
Are Russian ‘mercenaries’ in Venezuela? What we know
Reuters published an article on Russian private military contractors being flown to Venezuela, but the sources they used deserve close scrutiny
