The United States and Trinidad say U.S. Marines installed a radar in Tobago to combat drugs — but this war materiel isn’t designed for operations based at sea or on land.
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Trinidad and Tobago Sides With U.S. in Battle Against Venezuela, Military Tool Suggests
The United States and Trinidad say U.S. Marines installed a radar in Tobago to combat drugs — but this war materiel isn’t designed for operations based at sea or on land.
Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by U.S. Was Part of Effort to Finance Cuba
Firms with ties to Cuba are getting a larger share of Venezuelan oil exports, as the island’s security agents boost President Nicolás Maduro’s defenses.
What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela
The tanker was headed eastward and had recently carried Iranian oil. The seizure is an escalation in President Trump’s military pressure campaign against Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro.
What Does the Oil Tanker Seizure Mean for Venezuela’s Economy?
Seizures of more tankers could put a stranglehold on Venezuela’s economy, which is exceptionally dependent on oil to keep the government running and pay for basic necessities.
Trump Says U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast
The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
Marooned Off the English Coast: Lots of Bananas
Containers of bananas, avocados and plantains fell off a cargo ship off the Isle of Wight. A soggy fruit harvest ensued.
Cannon and Other Artifacts Are Recovered From San José Shipwreck
Colombian scientists also retrieved three coins and a porcelain cup from the San José, which treasure hunters have come to call the Holy Grail of shipwrecks.
Satellite Data Reveals How the U.S. Navy Is Deployed Near Venezuela
The Times identified nearly 100 locations traversed by naval vessels across a two-and-a-half-month period to determine what the military pressure campaign against Venezuela looks like at sea.
Iran Releases Tanker It Seized From the Strait of Hormuz
The ship had lost contact with its managers while traveling near Iran on its way to Singapore last week. All 21 members of the crew are safe.