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U.S. sends USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America as Trump signals possible land strikes on cartels
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The Pentagon is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the U.S. Southern Command region to bolster counter-narcotics operations, as President Donald Trump suggests the campaign could expand to land targets after a 10th strike on a suspected drug boat killed six people in the Caribbean.
U.S. admiral steps down amid strikes on Venezuelan drug boats
Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of U.S. Southern Command, has retired after expressing concerns over the legality of ongoing military strikes on suspected drug vessels off Venezuela. The Pentagon continues these operations, including a recent drone strike on a submarine that killed two and captured two survivors. Critics question the actions' compliance with U.S. and international law.
Norwegian Nobel Committee probes suspected peace prize leak
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People have made large profits betting that Venezuelan opposition politician María Corina Machado would win the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is now investigating suspicions of a leak following a sudden surge in odds on the prediction market Polymarket. The committee is examining whether the name leaked in advance.
US military kills six alleged narcoterrorists in strike off Venezuela
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President Donald Trump announced on October 14, 2025, that the US military conducted a lethal strike on a drug-trafficking vessel in international waters off Venezuela's coast, killing six men aboard. The action targeted a boat linked to a designated terrorist organization involved in narcotics trafficking. This marks the fifth such strike since September amid escalating US efforts against regional cartels.
Cuba rejects military support to Maduro amid US escalation
In a mid-October 2025 meeting in Caracas, Cuban advisers told Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro he could not count on military support from Havana amid the growing US military presence near Venezuelan shores. Cuba will limit its backing to political support, citing risks to its own security. The refusal surprised Maduro's inner circle, which expected firmer alliance from the historic partner.
Venezuelan market opens to Egyptian fresh pomegranates
24 अक्टूबर 2025 22:21China and Venezuela reject US pressure on blockade against Cuba
23 अक्टूबर 2025 21:11B-1 bombers approach Venezuela as Trump suggests land strikes on cartels
18 अक्टूबर 2025 00:03U.S. strike on suspected drug traffickers leaves survivors
13 अक्टूबर 2025 00:04Trump escalates drug war with threats against Venezuelan cartels
12 अक्टूबर 2025 00:04Nobel winner Machado describes Venezuela's chaos under Maduro
10 सितंबर 2025 00:07Maduro Warns of US Regime Change
09 सितंबर 2025 00:07Venezuelan Aircraft Fly Over US Navy Ships
Lindsey Graham says Trump has authority for possible land strikes in Venezuela
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Sen. Lindsey Graham said on CBS’ Face the Nation that land strikes against drug cartels in Venezuela and Colombia are a “real possibility” and argued President Donald Trump could order them without congressional approval, as the Pentagon moves the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group toward Latin America.
U.S. strikes alleged drug boat near Venezuela, killing four
The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in international waters off Venezuela's coast, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. This incident marks the second such operation in recent weeks amid ongoing efforts to combat narcotics smuggling in the region. No U.S. personnel were harmed in the encounter.
Petro insists on not recognizing Maduro but rejects invasion of Venezuela
Colombian President Gustavo Petro responded to his inclusion on the Clinton List, stating he does not recognize Nicolás Maduro's re-election in Venezuela. He reiterated his opposition to any invasion of the neighboring country, deeming it a betrayal of Latin America. Petro emphasized the principle of self-determination of peoples.
U.S. sinks Venezuelan boats amid counternarcotics tensions
The Trump administration has sunk seven boats in the Caribbean, killing 32 people, as part of counternarcotics operations that have drawn criticism and regional backlash. Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggested the need to 'get rid of' Trump in response to U.S. actions. These incidents coincide with confirmed CIA covert operations against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
María Corina Machado awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
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The Nobel Peace Prize committee has awarded the 2025 prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela. The honor arrives amid internal and external political tensions in the South American country. In Spain, the government remains silent, while the opposition celebrates it.
U.S. strikes eighth drug boat in eastern Pacific
The United States conducted its eighth lethal strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on October 22, 2025, killing two smugglers. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the action, directed by President Trump, as part of efforts against narco-trafficking. Democrats have called for congressional hearings over concerns about transparency and legality.