The Latest Breaking News from Caribbean

Venezuela says US marines raided a fishermen’s boat in the Caribbean as tensions rise

Foreign minister says US warship illegally boarded fishing boat in Venezuelan waters

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

Brazil's Bolsonaro, a Trump Ally, Sentenced to 27 Years for Coup Attempt but May Still Avoid Prison

With only one of five justices voting to acquit, Bolsonaro's legal team cannot overturn the conviction but may seek a reduced sentence or house arrest instead.

Latin Times · Sep 12, 2025

Brazilian Police Seize Drug-Laden Aircraft From Venezuela as U.S. Presses Anti-Narcotics Mission in Caribbean

The pilot evaded capture and remains at large while the seized drugs were transferred to police headquarters in Manaus for further investigation

Latin Times · Sep 12, 2025

Maduro Blasts Puerto Rico Governor for Supporting U.S. Military Drills: 'If You Claim You'll Invade Venezuela, Be the First to Come'

Governor González expressed her backing for the U.S. military operations earlier this week describing the deployment of forces as an effort to "attack the source" of drug trafficking

Latin Times · Sep 10, 2025

Fentanyl Crisis Expanding Across Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic, According to International Reports

Puerto Rico's fatal overdoses tied to fentanyl outpace homicides, Costa Rica probes suspected pill labs after large tablet seizures, and the Dominican Republic surfaces in U.S. financial intelligence and indictments. The U.S. has escalated military and law-enforcement activity in nearby Caribbean waters, while Washington officials increasingly blame Venezuela's Maduro for…

Latin Times · Sep 9, 2025

Venezuelan VP Says Trump Should Target Pacific Routes, Not Caribbean, 'If Stopping Drug Flow Is the Real Goal'

"It would be much easier for the United States to combat and pursue money laundering within its own territory than to send ships to threaten a peaceful nation like Venezuela," added Vice President Rodriguez

Latin Times · Sep 9, 2025

F-35: Israel's Battle-Tested Stealth Jet Now Leading Trump's Caribbean Drug War

The F-35 stealth fighter, first used by Israel in combat, has been deployed to Puerto Rico by the Trump administration in an unprecedented anti-cartel operation.

Latin Times · Sep 9, 2025

Nicolás Maduro Moves Up Christmas in Venezuela by Decree Again, Amid Rising Tensions with Washington

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that Christmas celebrations in the country will begin by decree on October 1, 2025, two months earlier than the traditional start of the season. The declaration comes as tensions mount between Caracas and Washington following the deployment of U.S. military forces in Caribbean waters close…

Latin Times · Sep 9, 2025

WestJet flight from Toronto makes hard landing on Caribbean island

The Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s right wing was damaged when it hit the runway

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

US deployment in Caribbean ‘not training’, says defence chief Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks in Puerto Rico come amid escalating tensions with Venezuela in Caribbean.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025