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Hegseth claims he has ‘absolute and complete authority’ to kill suspected drug gang members

The Secretary of Defense says ‘defense of the American people alone’ gives the administration authority

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Why the US new military operation against Latin American drug cartels stokes regional tensions

The US president, Donald Trump, has signalled a new approach to tackling the “narco-terrorists” in Latin America, and particularly Venezuela, making it clear he is willing to use military force against them. A report in the New York Times that Trump had issued a “secret directive” to the Pentagon to…

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2025

Trump sends 10 stealth fighter planes to Puerto Rico amid war on Caribbean drug cartels

Move comes after US accuses Venezuela of buzzing warship and a deadly US missile strike in Caribbean Sea

The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2025

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President Of South American Country Close To Venezuela Says Maduro Is a Cartel Leader: 'We'll End Narco Terrorism'

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa said Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is a cartel leader and his government will do "everything to end narco terrorism"

Latin Times · Sep 5, 2025

Pentagon condemns Venezuela after F-16 jets fly over US Navy destroyer: ‘Highly provocative’

Venezuelan military’s show of force comes days after Donald Trump ordered a deadly strike on an alleged Tren de Aragua drug boat

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025

Guyana’s president wins another term in election watched keenly by Venezuela and US

Irfaan Ali, the leader of the People’s Progressive party (PPP), says he has secured a second term as Guyana’s president. The official results from the election on September 1 are yet to be published, but Ali claims his party has won by a “remarkable margin”.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025

Turned away at US border, Venezuelans languish in Panamanian ‘purgatory’

Many who sought a better life have made the equally perilous return journey and wait in a coastal village for a boat to an uncertain future in Colombia

The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2025

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Trump Orders Strike on Suspected Venezuelan Gang Boat in Caribbean

The attack follows the largest U.S. military buildup in Latin America since 1989, as Washington escalates its campaign against cartels tied to Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

Reason · Sep 3, 2025

What to know about Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang as Trump justifies attack

The deadly U.S. military attack on a boat accused of carrying drugs in the Caribbean is the latest in a series of extraordinary measures that President Donald Trump has taken to combat the threat he sees from the Tren de Aragua gang

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Top Biden-era official warns US could stumble into ‘disastrous’ intervention in Venezuela

US military buildup and attack on alleged narco boat spark fears of protracted guerrilla war in South America

The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2025

Caribbean Island 7 Miles from Venezuela Praises U.S. Attack Against Cartel Vessel: 'Should Be Violently Eliminated'

The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago praised the U.S.'s attack against a cartel vessel off the coast of Venezuela, saying all drug-traffickers should be "violently eliminated"

Latin Times · Sep 3, 2025

Pete Hegseth Warns Maduro After Attack Against Vessel Off Venezuela: 'Should Be Worried'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro "should be worried" after an attack against a vessel off the South American country's coast

Latin Times · Sep 3, 2025

US military kills 11 with missile strike on boat ‘carrying drugs’ from Venezuela

Donald Trump claimed that the boat was carrying ‘a lot of drugs’ when it was struck in the Caribbean Sea

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Trump Shares Video Of 'Kinetic Strike' That Kills 11 Suspected Narcoterrorists At Sea, Cautions Drug Smugglers: 'Beware'

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. forces carried out a deadly strike on suspected Venezuelan narcoterrorists, framing it as a major blow against drug smuggling operations targeting the United States.

Benzinga · Sep 3, 2025

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Latin Times · Sep 2, 2025

Maduro Blasts Trump After U.S. Navy Strike Kills 11 Off Venezuelan Waters

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump after American warships carried out a deadly strike on a vessel that had departed Venezuela, killing 11 people in what Washington described as an anti-drug operation.

The Guardian - US · Sep 2, 2025

US conducts ‘kinetic strike’ against drug boat from Venezuela, killing 11, Trump says

Trump says ‘we took it out’ referring to the operation in international waters, amid US-Caracas tensions

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025

Will the US go to war with Venezuela? Trump ramps up attacks with seizure of oil tanker

Maduro continues to call for dialogue but has warned he will stand against the ‘aggressions of imperialism’ if needed

The Conversation · Sep 2, 2025

The US has deployed warships near Venezuela in a cartel crackdown – but direct military action is unlikely

The US is ramping up its fight against Latin America’s drug cartels. Washington has deployed several naval warships into southern Caribbean waters, alongside over 2,000 marines. A guided missile cruiser, the USS Erie, and a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, the USS Newport News, are also reportedly due to arrive in…

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Euronews · Sep 2, 2025

Maduro threatens 'republic in arms' if US forces attack Venezuela

The Venezuelan leader accused US President Donald Trump of attempting to orchestrate a regime change in Caracas, warning him that any attack on his country would be immoral, absolutely criminal and pose a “bloody threat”.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

Maduro vows to declare a 'republic in arms' if US forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he would declare a "republic in arms" if the U.S. attacks Venezuela

Latin Times · Sep 1, 2025

Venezuela's Maduro Accuses Marco Rubio Of Wanting To 'Stain Trump's Hands With Blood'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro accused Secretary of State Marco Rubio of wanting to "stain Donald Trump's hands with blood" with the deployment of U.S. warships and troops off the country's coast

Latin Times · Sep 1, 2025

Nicolas Maduro Claims Venezuela Faces Its 'Biggest Threat In 100 Years' With U.S. Assets Off Its Coast

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country is facing its "biggest threat in 100 years" as U.S. warships and troops continue their deployment off the country's coast

Latin Times · Sep 1, 2025

Republican Rep. Sends 'Prayers' To U.S. Troops Approaching Venezuela: 'Maduro's Drug Cartel Is About To Get Annihilated'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez again threatened the Maduro regime in Venezuela, saying that it is about to get "annihilated" as troops and warships approach the South American country's coast

Latin Times · Aug 31, 2025

Iran Played Key Role in The Development of Venezuela's Armed Drone Program, Report Finds

Venezuela's drone program began with Iranian Mohajer-2 kits, used for surveillance, and has since expanded into a sophisticated arsenal modeled on Iranian technology, including armed, stealth, and kamikaze drones.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

What to know about the US warships sent to South America and the reaction in Venezuela

The United States is boosting its maritime force in the waters off Venezuela to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels, with the expected arrival of more vessels to the area next week

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