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Trump Declares 'Armed Conflict' With Drug Cartels

President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is engaged in "armed conflict" with drug cartels, his administration said in a notice sent to Congress after recent strikes on boats off Venezuela.

International Business Times

Republican Rep. Backs Trump Declaring U.S. Is In 'Non-International Armed Conflict' With Cartels: 'Until The End'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez said he backs President Donald Trump's decision to declare that the U.S. is in a "non-international armed conflict" with cartels as it will help the administration "annihilate the Cartel de los Soles led by Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela."

Latin Times

Republican Rep. Says 'True Christmas' Is Coming For Venezuelans As Caracas Decries 'Military Harassment' From U.S. Fighter Jets

GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar taunted the Maduro regime after authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro marked the beginning of Christmas celebrations with a firework show at an infamous prison described as a torture center

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Venezuela Claims Five U.S. Jets Approached Its Coastline: 'Military Harassment'

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez claimed that five U.S. jets approached the country's coastline on Thursday, an action he described as "military harassment"

Latin Times

Maduro Ushers in Christmas in Venezuela Launching Fireworks From an Infamous Torture Center

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro marked the start of Christmas celebrations on October 1 by launching fireworks from El Helicoide, a Caracas detention facility widely documented as a site of torture

Latin Times

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

Latin America Expert Claims Trump Admin Officials Seek To Oust Maduro Through The U.S.'s Military Operation In The Caribbean

An expert in Latin American geopolitics claimed in an op-ed published in the New York Times that high-ranking officials in the Trump administration are seeking the end of the Maduro regime through the U.S's military operation in the Caribbean

Latin Times

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Indigenous Protest Urges End To Colombia Border Violence

Hundreds of Indigenous people in Colombia -- holding spears, blowguns and banners saying "Don't kill us" -- protested against bloody clashes between guerrilla factions on the Venezuelan border that have displaced their communities.

International Business Times

Marco Rubio Leading Push For The Ousting Of Venezuela's Maduro, Report Claims

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a push to further increase pressure on Venezuela's authoritarian government in order to oust authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report

Latin Times

Trump Hints At 'Land' Strikes On Venezuelan Cartels: 'Going To Look Very Seriously'

President Donald Trump hinted at potential strikes on "land" against Venezuelan cartels as his administration continues to intensify pressure on the country

Latin Times

As US warships prowl the Caribbean, our region must hold fast against Trump’s gaslighting

American attacks have killed more than 14 people they claim were drug traffickers in our waters. Now our islands are at risk of being dragged into a manufactured conflict we are ill-equipped to endure

The Guardian - UK

Nicolás Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks Venezuela, says vice-president

Delcy Rodríguez, one of Maduro’s closest allies, warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences if onslaught materializes

The Guardian - US

Stephen Miller Has Reportedly Superseded Marco Rubio In Directing U.S. Strikes Against Suspected Venezuelan Drug Boats

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has superseded Secretary of State Marco Rubio in directing strikes against suspected Venezuelan drug boats, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Venezuelan Vice President Says The Trump Admin 'Has Openly Declared War On The World'

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez accused Donald Trump of leading the world to a "stage where the United States has openly declared war on the world"

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Venezuela's Maduro Slams YouTube Censorship, Claims More People Are Watching Him Now: 'Imperialist Fools'

"Congratulations on your decision—employee of the month for stupidity," added Maduro on YouTube's decision

Latin Times

U.S. Lawmaker Claims 'Maduro's Days Are Numbered' After State Department Posts Anti-Drug Video

The video showcased U.S. naval patrols in the southern Caribbean and announced the Trump administration's commitment to "dismantle, disrupt, and eliminate foreign terrorist organizations"

The Guardian - US

Stephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats

Exclusive: Miller’s homeland security council has played a key part in coordinating operations, sources say

The Independent UK

US War Department weighs possible strikes in Venezuela after attacks on suspected drug boats: report

If the plans are real, sources claim the U.S. could attack Venezuela within a matter of weeks

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Tyson Fury's daughter Venezuela gets engaged to boxer boyfriend Noah Price at her 16th birthday party

The teenager shared the moment on Instagram on Friday night

The Independent UK

Eighty-two not out: Michael Palin says he won’t stop exploring any time soon

The Man Who Pays His Way: ‘I will keep doing this as long as people want me to do it,’ says Palin

Latin Times

U.S. Reportedly Prepares Options To Strike Cartel Targets Inside Venezuela Despite Maduro's Efforts To Appease Trump

The U.S. is reportedly drawing up options to strike cartel targets inside Venezuela despite efforts by the country's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, to appease Donald Trump.

Latin Times

Maduro Reportedly Seeking To Appease Trump By Offering Help To Hunt Down Gang Leaders

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro has reportedly offered Donald Trump his help to hunt down gang leaders the U.S. head of State claims motivates the deployment of assets and troops of the South American country's coast

International Business Times

Sitting Ducks: Venezuelan Fishermen Wary Of US Warships

Venezuelan fishermen in the south Caribbean keep a nervous eye on the horizon as they ply their trade in the same waters where US forces have recently blown up small, alleged drug boats, occupants and all.

Latin Times

China Warns Against 'Threat of Force' in Venezuela, Says U.S. Actions Undermine Regional Stability

China warned on Friday that U.S. military activity in the Caribbean poses a threat to peace in Latin America, criticizing Washington's recent deployment of warships near Venezuela.

International Business Times

Fearing US Invasion, Venezuela To Hold Emergency Drills

Venezuela, on high alert as a US military deployment off its coast has stirred invasion fears, will hold disaster preparedness drills Saturday as President Nicolas Maduro mulls invoking emergency powers.

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