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The Latest Breaking News from Venezuela

Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela

The United States' top military officer is visiting American troops in Puerto Rico and on a Navy warship in the region

The Independent UK

Venezuela accuses US of using ‘narco-terrorism’ allegations to justify ‘regime change’

Venezuelan group known as Cartel of the Suns designated as terrorist organization despite doubts over its existence

The Guardian - US

US to designate alleged Maduro-led Venezuelan cartel a terrorist organisation

In 2020, near the end of US President Donald Trump’s first term, Washington sanctioned Maduro and others over alleged "narco-terrorism", saying that he had been the co-leader of the Cartel of the Suns since at least 1999. He has denied the charges.

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U.S. Operations In The Caribbean Could Also Be Aimed At 'Getting Russia And China Out Of The Western Hemisphere': Report

The U.S.'s operations in the Caribbean could be aimed at removing the Venezuelan regime from power, but also to get China and Russia out of the Western Hemisphere, according to a new report

Latin Times

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

Deadly airstrikes and a military buildup: how the US pressure campaign against Venezuela has unfolded in the Caribbean

US has used claims of a ‘war on drugs’ to justify its attacks, which have resulted in 83 deaths that the UN has called extrajudicial executions

The Guardian - US

Venezuelan Regime Slams Marco Rubio For Designation Of Cartel de los Soles As Terrorist Organization: 'Vile Lie'

The Venezuelan regime rejected the designation of the Cartel de los Soles, which the U.S. accuses authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and other top officials of leading, as a terrorist organization.

Latin Times

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Trump Reportedly Authorizes CIA Plans For Covert Operations Inside Venezuela

President Donald Trump has reportedly authorized CIA plans for covert operations inside Venezuela as tensions between Washington D.C. and Caracas continue to escalate

Latin Times

U.S.'s Top General Caine Set To Go To The Caribbean As Trump Admin Weighs Military Campaign Against Venezuela

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is set to visit the Caribbean on Monday as the Trump administration considers whether to expand its military campaign against the Venezuelan regime

Latin Times

U.S. Officially Designates Cartel de los Soles As Terrorist Organization, Potentially Paving Way For Military Strikes

The Trump administration officially designated the Cartel de los Soles, which it accuses Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and other top officials of leading, potentially paving the way for military strikes in the country

Latin Times

Cases against Comey and James tossed, Pentagon investigating US senator and Turning Point USA looks to 2028 – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

USS Winston Churchill conducts military exercises in Caribbean as Venezuela tensions ramp up

The navy drills were carried out as the Trump administration looks to track and disrupt maritime drug routes in the region

The Independent UK

The US ‘war on terror’ has killed millions. Now Trump is bringing it to Venezuela

After decades of terrorizing civilians in the name of fighting terror, the White House is trying to do it with even less oversight

The Guardian - US

On high prices, Epstein and even Venezuela it’s clear: Trump has a Bidenesque messaging problem

NEWS ANALYSIS: A new CBS poll confirms what previous data suggested: Americans increasingly see Trump’s proclamations as detached from reality, writes John Bowden

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Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA's "heightened military activity" alert

The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on the Maduro regime amid a U.S. military buildup in the region.

The Independent UK

Majority of Americans say Trump needs to show evidence that boats US is blowing up are really carrying drugs

A majority of Americans oppose war with Venezuela and believe President Donald Trump needs to provide evidence to justify military action against the nation

The Independent UK

Airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after FAA warns of worsening security, military activity

International airlines are canceling flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration warned pilots about security risks and increased military activity

Benzinga

Trump Administration Gears Up For New Phase Of Operations Against Venezuela: Report

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to launch a new phase of operations targeting Venezuela, which would mark an escalation in the White House's efforts against President Nicolas Maduro’s regime.

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The Independent UK

White House proposed $50M reward leaflet drop over Venezuela capital to ramp up pressure on Maduro regime

The psychological operation, which has not yet been authorized, could reportedly take place as soon as Sunday to coincide with Maduro’s 63rd birthday

The Independent UK

FAA warns all pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over 'worsening security situation'

The Federal Aviation Administration has warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela “due to the worsening security situation and heightened military activity.”

Latin Times

U.S. Issues Advisory For 'Potentially Hazardous Situation' Near Venezuela's Main Airport 'Due To Worsening Security Situation'

The U.S. has issued a new NOTAM advisory over a "potentially hazardous situation" near Venezuela's main airport, Maiquetia, due to the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity in or around Venezuela."

Latin Times

Rand Paul Slams Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels, Claims It's Unclear Whether They Are Heading To The U.S.

Republican Sen. Rand Paul again slammed the Trump administration's strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific, claiming it is unclear they are in fact carrying narcotics and the error rate is high.

Latin Times

A Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker Reversed Course on Its Way to Venezuela After Encountering a U.S. Destroyer in the Caribbean

A sanctioned Russian oil tanker reversed course while en route to Venezuela after encountering a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean, according to vessel-tracking data reviewed by Bloomberg.

Reason

Trump's Venezuela Escalation Could Destroy MAGA, Warns Rand Paul

Blowing up boats won’t stop drugs—but it could sink Trump.

Latin Times

Trump Says He Will Talk To Venezuela's Maduro Soon: 'I Have Something Very Specific To Say'

President Donald Trump said on Friday he will speak with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro soon and he will say "something very specific" to him as Washington D.C. continues to escalate pressure on Caracas

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