In a recent move, the U. S. targeted and destroyed another suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities. This brings the total death count from the ongoing anti-drug campaign to at least 70 individuals. The U. S. has been conducting these strikes since early September, focusing on vessels in both the Caribbean and the eastern Pacifi...
Senators are set to vote on a resolution that could prevent President Trump from attacking Venezuela without Congress's say-so. This comes after officials admitted they lack legal grounds for striking Venezuelan land, despite recent U. S. strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast. The resolution, led by Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, and Rand Paul, aims to curb Trum...
In a recent move, top officials from the Trump administration met with key lawmakers to discuss U. S. strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking near Venezuela. The meeting came after growing concerns in Congress about the lack of clarity surrounding these operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spent about an hour explai...
Russia and Venezuela are staying in touch, but they're not spilling the details. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesman, mentioned that Russia is in regular contact with Venezuela. However, he didn't share what they're discussing. This comes at a time when tensions in the Caribbean are rising. Russia wants to keep things calm between Venezuela and the United States....
In Venezuela, the US is amping up military pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, stirring memories of past interventions in Latin America. The US has labeled Maduro a narco-terrorist and is taking strong action against him. Back in the day, leaders like Salvador Allende in Chile and Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic faced similar fates. Allende, a democratic...
A former Green Beret, Jordan Goudreau, is now wanted by the authorities after skipping his court hearing. He was supposed to be in court to discuss whether he should be put back in jail for breaking the rules of his release. Goudreau, who is 49 years old, was arrested last year for trying to smuggle weapons into Venezuela as part of a failed plan to overthrow the Ven...
The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. There are reports that some officials have already chosen targets, like military sites, as part of a plan to tackle drug trafficking. However, opinions vary on whether a decision to strike has been made. Last week, President Trump made a statement that caught many off guard. He mentioned that after targeting boats su...
A recent classified briefing about U. S. military strikes on suspected drug vessels near Venezuela has sparked controversy. The Trump administration held a meeting that only invited Republicans. This has raised eyebrows and concerns about the increasing politicization of national security. Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, was not happy. He pointed out ...
A huge aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald Ford, has been sent to the Caribbean. It's part of a bigger military move by the US. The goal? To tackle organized crime in Venezuela. But will it work? The US has accused Venezuela's President, Nicolás Maduro, of working with a big crime group called Tren de Aragua. They say Maduro is involved in drug trafficking. But Maduro ...
In a recent operation, the U. S. military struck a boat in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of six individuals. This incident marks the tenth such attack this year, with the total number of reported fatalities reaching at least 43. The targeted vessel was allegedly linked to Tren de Aragua, a criminal organization originating from Venezuela. The U. S. governme...