President Maduro calls US military exercises in Trinidad and Tobago off the coast of Sucre a "serious threat"
U.S. officials privately told a senior European official that the military buildup near Venezuela is meant to “raise the temperature” and see how Maduro reacts — ideally pushing him to flee or creating an opportunity to capture him and bring him to the U.S. for prosecution. Source: NYT
Secretary of War of U.S.: President Trump ordered action — and the Department of War is delivering. Today, I'm announcing Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR. Led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and @SOUTHCOM, this mission defends our Homeland, removes narco-militants from our Hemisphere, and secures our Homeland from the drugs that are killing our people. The Western Hemisphere is America’s neighborhood – and we will protect it.
A Pentagon official confirms that the US military conducted its 20th strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat on Monday this week in the Caribbean, killing four people. There were no survivors, the official said
5 diena atpakaļUSS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) current position North of Puerto Rico
2.7 magnitude earthquake. 1 mi from San Jacinto, CA, United States
US Department of Justice spokesperson: "The [ship] attacks were ordered in accordance with the laws of armed conflict and, as such, are lawful orders."
Attacks against "narco-boats" are legal and military personnel responsible cannot be prosecuted, according to the US Department of Justice.
France says it is worried about U.S. military operations in the Caribbean because they "violate the international law"
Padrino López says that 200,000 soldiers have been deployed to confront "threats" from the U.S.
Maduro raises military alert in Venezuela amid escalating tensions with the United States
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford has arrived in the Southern Command's area of responsibility, Reuters reports.
Venezuelan bonds soar as US pressure on Maduro intensifies
1 nedēļa atpakaļU.S. Secretary of War: Today, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. The vessel was trafficking narcotics in the Caribbean and was struck in international waters. No U.S. forces were harmed in the strike, and three male narco-terrorists — who were aboard the vessel — were killed.
1 nedēļa atpakaļ2 B-52 bombers flying just off the Venezuelan coast
Trump admin officials told Congress that the US is not currently planning to launch strikes inside Venezuela and doesn’t have a legal justification that would support attacks against land targets right now—but they’re seeking one from DOJ, per US official
1 nedēļa atpakaļVenezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado: Iran, Russia, and China now operate militarily, technologically, and through intelligence in Venezuela—just three hours from Florida. A transition to democracy would dismantle this presence and make Venezuela a strong security ally of the United States
The New York Times, citing sources: Options regarding Venezuela include airstrikes on military installations to weaken military support for Maduro.
2 nedēļa atpakaļDiosdado Cabello: "If someone decides to call for an invasion, they are assuming they are shirking their obligations as a Venezuelan." "And the Venezuelan state reserves the right to take whatever actions it deems necessary," he stated.
2 nedēļa atpakaļThe White House confirms that Marco Rubio will brief Congress tomorrow, November 5th, on the attacks against drug-running boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. "We will gladly speak to them. We have been transparent; there have been eight meetings on this matter."
European Commissioner hopes EU-CELAC summit will help "de-escalate" US-Venezuela tensions: "Caribbean maritime security is crucial for the stability of the continent."
2 nedēļa atpakaļZulia: The Venezuelan National Armed Forces (FANB) destroyed a drug trafficking camp in Zulia state, where they found armbands alluding to the "33rd Front of the FARC." Weapons, ammunition, and tactical equipment were seized at the site.
The European Union avoids commenting on the escalation between the US and Venezuela and confirms €14 million in humanitarian aid
The US sends another missile-launching ship, the USS Gettysburg, to the Caribbean amid warnings of upcoming attacks on Venezuela
The U.S. is revamping its former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico, adding runway upgrades, aircraft facilities, and ammunition storage. Recent F-35 deployments and nearby naval activity point to a growing military presence about 500 miles from Venezuela. Source: Reuters
Tents set up near the runway at the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, October 29, 2025 - Reuters
The Trump administration tells Congress that war laws do not apply to cartel attacks
2 nedēļa atpakaļThe White House has restricted press access to the "Upper Press" area (Room 140) near the Oval Office, citing the handling of sensitive national security communications. Reporters now need appointments to enter
2 nedēļa atpakaļThe Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force has been placed on high alert, with all soldiers and Coast Guard officers ordered to report to their respective bases by this evening, according to sources and an internal memo - Trinidad Express
2 nedēļa atpakaļThe U.S. has issued a NOTAM restricting airspace off the coast of Ceiba, Puerto Rico, from November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, citing "special security reasons”
