Venezuela has formally asked the U.N. Security Council to declare recent U.S. strikes on vessels near its coast illegal, and to affirm Venezuela’s sovereignty over its maritime territory. Allegations of casualties In a letter, Venezuela’s U.N. Ambassador Samuel Moncada accused the U.S. of

The United States carried out a military strike on a vessel off the coast of Venezuela on October 14, killing six people. Washington described the target as a drug-carrying boat linked to narcotics networks. The operation was conducted in international waters. Official Claims and Evidence President Donald Trump said the vessel was part of narcoterrorist […]

U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended a recent military airstrike on a Venezuelan-flagged vessel, calling it “the highest and best use of our military.” The strike killed 11 suspected members of the Tren de Aragua gang. Facing criticism that the action may have been illegal, Vance replied bluntly, “I don’t give a s**t what you […]

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Friday that Venezuelan military jets flying near U.S. naval vessels could be shot down if they pose a threat to American forces. The remarks came after two Venezuelan F-16 aircraft flew near the USS Jason Dunham in the Caribbean, a move the Pentagon described as “highly provocative.” […]