Venezuela says US navy raided a tuna boat in the Caribbean as tensions rise

Venezuela's foreign minister says a U.S. warship illegally boarded a Venezuelan fishing boat in Venezuelan waters ... Read More

Is the U.S. at War With Venezuela? Latest Strike Raises Legal Concerns

President Donald Trump ordered a strike on a second Venezuelan vessel in international waters, alleging that it carried drugs, shortly after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said the U.S. was ... Read More

Iran backs Maduro, warns U.S. buildup near Venezuela breaches U.N. Charter as tensions escalate

Amid soaring U.S.-Venezuela tensions, Iran has openly backed Nicolás Maduro against Washington’s massive military buildup in the Caribbean. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared solidarity ... Read More

US-Venezuela tensions rise as US warships arrive in Southern Caribbean

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are rising amid a large U.S. naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean and nearby waters, which U.S. officials say aims to address threats from Latin ... Read More

US guided-missile cruiser spotted near Venezuela targeting as pressure ramps on Maduro

A US guided-missile cruiser was spotted crossing the Panama Canal as part of a build-up of ships near Venezuela — as administration gave a dire prediction about the country’s dictator Nicolás Maduro. Read More

Venezuela's Maduro says "no way" U.S. can invade after Washington deploys warships to region

Venezuela has responded by sending warships and drones to patrol its coastline and launching a drive to recruit thousands of militia members. Read More

Venezuela deploys warships, drones as US destroyers draw near

Theoplis Stewart II/United States Naval Forces Central Command/AFP Venezuela on Tuesday deployed warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after the United States dispatched three ... Read More

Venezuela deploys warships, drones after U.S. sends guided-missile destroyers to region

Venezuela on Tuesday deployed warships and drones to patrol the country's coastline after the United States dispatched three destroyers to the region to pressure strongman President Nicolas Maduro. In ... Read More

Naval buildup escalates: Trump now sends cruiser, sub to Venezuela’s doorstep

The United States is increasing its military presence in the southern Caribbean even more as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to disrupt Latin American drug cartels, according to multiple U.S ... Read More