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US seizes another tanker trying to break Venezuela naval blockade

The Olina seized Friday is "another 'ghost fleet' tanker ship suspected of carrying embargoed oil," US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

Euronews

Donald Trump’s grand oil blockade was immediately challenged by the Russian Navy, and now two ships have been seized

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Death Toll Nears 100 After Three Newest U.S. Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats in Caribbean and Pacific

The U.S. military carried out strikes on three alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing eight people and bringing the total death toll in the campaign to at least 95.

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Impeachment Buzz Sweeps Washington With Hegseth As A Target; Is Trump Next?

Rep. Shri Thanedar has filed articles of impeachment against Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing an IG report on Signal messages and lethal boat strikes; SouthCom confirms a fresh strike directed by Hegseth.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth's Alleged Order To 'Kill Everybody' Complicates Trump's Defense of His Murderous Anti-Drug Campaign

Even if you accept the president's assertion of an "armed conflict" with drug smugglers, blowing apart survivors of a boat strike would be a war crime.

Reason

U.S. Forces Stationed Near Venezuela Restrict Leave In Preparation For Potential Strikes, Journalist Claims

The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) is restricting leave over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays in preparation for potential land strikes in the coming days, according to a NewsNation journalist

Latin Times

Ford carrier adds to U.S. military buildup near Venezuela

The increased military activity in the region comes as Trump says U.S. officials may hold talks with Venezuelan leader Maduro.

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U.S. Again Sends Bombers Close To Venezuela As Pressure Campaign Against Maduro Regime Escalates Further

The U.S. Army again sent B-1B bombers close to Venezuela as the Trump administration's pressure campaign on the Caracas regime continues to escalate

Latin Times

U.S. Army Releases Action-Style Video Flaunting 'Elite Warriors' in Anti-Drug Operations Near Venezuela

The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) released a new video on Monday highlighting operations connected to the Trump administration's military deployment in the Caribbean

Latin Times

Military Commander Overseeing Pressure Campaign On Venezuela Reportedly Raised Concern About Mission Before Stepping Down

Southern Command (Southcom) head Alvin Holsey had raised concerns about the pressure campaign on Venezuela's authoritarian regime, particularly strikes against alleged drug boats, before stepping down from his post, according to a new report

Latin Times

Admiral overseeing Venezuelan boat strikes steps down

Military strikes on alleged drug boats in the region have killed more than two dozen people.

Axios

Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back

For many in Venezuela, the question is no longer whether tensions with Washington will reach a boiling point – they already have. Rather, the big unknown now is whether the U.S. will follow up on threats and the sinking of drug boats with something more drastic: direct military engagement or…

The Conversation

Trump says US strikes second Venezuelan boat: All to know

US carries out attacks as tensions mount between the Trump and Maduro administrations.

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