Tensions rise in Caribbean as U.S., Venezuela conduct parallel military exercises

Tensions continued to grow in the Caribbean this week as Venezuela and the United States publicly flexed their military muscles, fueling concerns that both nations are edging closer to an armed ... Read More

In show of force to Trump, Venezuela launches military drills and displays its Russian fighter jets

Venezuela has launched three days of military exercises and put on display its Russian-built fighter jets in a show of force aimed at the US amid rising tensions over Washington’s deployment of US ... Read More

With eye on US threat, Venezuela holds Caribbean military exercises

Venezuela said Wednesday it had begun three days of military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila as tensions soar amid US military activity in the region.Public television showed images of ... Read More

US bolsters military presence in Caribbean near Venezuela amid Trump's efforts to halt drug trafficking

The U.S. military is strengthening its Navy presence near Venezuela, as President Donald Trump seeks to stop the flow of drug trafficking from the Latin American country. U.S. naval and air assets ... Read More

President Maduro oversees military exercises after US deploys warships to Caribbean

People sign up to join the civil militias during a national enlistment campaign called by President Nicolas Maduro at a military museum in Caracas, Venezuela Aug. 23, 2025 HOA ban for millions of ... Read More