NYT: Rubio is “preparing what could be most significant military actions of Trump's 2nd term” and “the target is Venezuela.” This is to “combat drug trafficking”. Rubio: “Interception no longer works, what will stop them is blowing them up. POTUS is going to wage war against narcoterrorist organizations”
In recent video announcements to the public, Venezuelan Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López confirms that RC-135s, KC-135, E-3, and P-8s have been confirmed "intruding" in the Maiquetía FIR (Flight Information Region)
Five Venezuelans arrested for the murder of a diplomat in Lima
1 day agoFootage from aboard a tuna fishing vessel that was boarded and searched by a U.S. Navy Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Team from the USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) earlier today inside international waters in the Southern Caribbean Sea.
2 day agoDrug Trafficking: Trinidad and Tobago authorities reported on September 13 that they seized 268 kilos of marijuana valued at $29 million from a fishing vessel from Venezuela on Thursday, amid rising tensions in the Caribbean.
2 day agoDelcy Rodríguez warns Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago against supporting U.S. destabilizing plans.
Venezuela accuses the US of "attacking" a Venezuelan fishing vessel in Caribbean waters.
2 day agoDiosdado Cabello in training with barracks: "Anyone who attempts to attack our country is earning a 100-year war." "Let them prepare for a 100-year war if they set foot here in Venezuela."
2 day agoVenezuela denounces the attack on a tuna boat in territorial waters from one of the destroyer ships the US maintains in the Caribbean.
Edmundo González: "I hope Maduro reflects and has the courage to leave the country and go to a place where he can enjoy his profits."
4 day agoA powerful explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in San Francisco, Zulia state. So far, there are no reports of injuries.
5 day agoAt least 19 aircraft so far, mostly tagged “private owner” suddenly departed Maturín, Venezuela in a rare conga line heading to Caracas
Padrino López says Venezuela is "on alert and unafraid" of the US military deployment.
Maduro accuses Puerto Rico's governor of joining the military plan "against Venezuela."
Maduro called the US threat "outlandish": "It makes no sense."
6 day agoIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke tonight with Venezuelan President Maduro, reaffirming their alliance against "U.S. unilateralism and fabricated narratives," while stressing national unity in both Iran and Venezuela. During the call, Pezeshkian additionally reiterated Iran’s support for the sovereignty of Venezuela.
Bloomberg citing the Venezuelan Interior Minister: The Americans are trying to provoke us and push us into reckless reactions that will lead to escalation.
1 week agoSecretary of War Hegseth speaks to his men aboard the assault ship USS Iwo Jima: "This is not training. It's an actual exercise in the name of the national interest: to stop the poisoning of Americans."
1 week agoCaribbean Sea: The US Secretary of Defense, @PeteHegseth, has arrived on the @USNavy USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), flagship of the Iwo Jima ARG, after arriving from a MV-22B Osprey. The Iwo Jima is currently off the southern coast of Puerto Rico
Secretary of War and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff arrive in Puerto Rico amid tensions with Venezuela
Vladimir Padrino López to the United States: They will not achieve regime change in Venezuela. The Minister of Defense said they are seeking to divide the FANB and "bring out traitors."
President Maduro orders the deployment of 25,000 FANB troops to reinforce the defense of national sovereignty.
U.S. Congressman Carlos Gimenez: Dictator Nicolas Maduro is the head of the Cartel de los Soles in Venezuela. As a Member of the Armed Services Committee, I can confirm this is the largest positioning of U.S. forces in the Caribbean's modern history. Maduro's days of flooding America with drugs are numbered
1 week agoReporter: Are you considering attacking the cartels inside of Venezuela? Trump: You're going to find out
Judge orders prison for Venezuelan dentist accused of abusing a minor in Bogotá
Maduro asks UN Secretary-General Guterres to intervene "so that the US ceases its hostile actions." in a letter from last week, now publicized. Guterres expressed "deep concern on escalation and aggression"
Maduro says that if Venezuela were attacked, it would move into a phase of armed struggle.
Petro threatens to revive US anti-drug cooperation: Colombia does not cooperate with assassins
Trump: Any Venezuelan fighter jet that threatens US troops will be shot down.
1 week ago"General, if they do that, you have a choice to do anything you want" - Trump gives a military official authorization to take out Venezuelans planes
