US Foreign Policy & Geopolitical Tensions - The US administration is increasing military presence in the Caribbean, deploying the USS Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier strike group, nearly doubling US forces [2] - The US accuses Venezuelan President Maduro of drug trafficking, which Maduro denies [2] - The US views Venezuela as a hub of terrorist activity in the Western Hemisphere [2] - The US sanctioned Colombian President Petro, accusing him of flooding the US with drugs [5] - Maduro claims Venezuela possesses over 5,000 Russian missiles along its coast [4] Drug Trafficking & Security - The US campaign aims to stop drugs from entering the US by sea and land [1] - The Pentagon reports 43 people killed in at least 10 strikes on vessels allegedly carrying drugs [3] - The US considers addressing the situation in Venezuela as a national security issue [3]
Trump threatens military action in Venezuela, escalates Colombia tensions
NBC News·2025-10-25 23:42