The vessel was transporting illegal narcotics through international waters to the United States, the president said.
Tag: Venezuela
Rubio Flies to Mexico for Security Talks Amid Trump Pressure Campaign
President Trump has ordered military action against Latin American drug cartels and has threatened a new tariff. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has pushed back.
Maduro Says War With Venezuela Would Stain Trump’s Hands with Blood
As U.S. warships and troops gather in the Caribbean, Mr. Maduro threatened an “armed fight” in response to any military action. He also appealed for peace.
Trump Begins Buildup of U.S. Naval Forces Outside Venezuela, but Many Remain Skeptical
President Nicolás Maduro said Venezuela would not back down while facing a U.S. naval buildup. But many in the country doubt a confrontation will come at all.
Is the Trump Administration Building Up to a Military Confrontation With Venezuela?
A major increase in U.S. naval forces in the south Caribbean Sea has been underway since President Trump signed a directive targeting some cartels.
Trump’s Cartel Order Revives ‘Bitter’ Memories in Latin America
The decision triggers fears that the U.S. might return to a pattern of military interference in the region that dates to the Monroe Doctrine.
Trump’s Cartel Order Revives ‘Bitter’ Memories in Latin America
The decision triggers fears that the U.S. might return to a pattern of military interference in the region that dates to the Monroe Doctrine.
El Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others
Lawmakers approved constitutional changes abolishing term limits and allowing President Nayib Bukele to stay in power indefinitely. Why now?
Convicted Murderer Freed by Trump in Venezuelan Prisoner Swap Is Free in U.S.
At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States.
Convicted Murderer Freed by Trump in Venezuelan Prisoner Swap Is Free in U.S.
At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States.