The United States struck a second Venezuelan drug boat, leaving at least three people dead, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas amid ongoing anti-narcotics operations. Watch to know more on this!

US-Venezuela tensions: US strikes second Venezuelan drug boat, at least 3 killed 

Venezuela on Saturday hit out at the United States for allegedly seizing a fishing boat for eight hours in its exclusive economic zone, as the U.S. military patrols the Caribbean to target drug cartels.


US-Venezuela tensions: Venezuela accuses US of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff

The US Coast Guard has released footage showing one of its cutters setting fire to a suspected “drug boat” before sinking it in the Pacific Ocean. The operation took place over the weekend as part of Operation Pacific Viper, the agency said. The video, posted online by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), showed the vessel bursting into flames after being repeatedly shot at.


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The US Coast Guard has released footage showing one of its cutters setting fire to a suspected “drug boat” before sinking it in the Pacific Ocean. The operation took place over the weekend as part of Operation Pacific Viper, the agency said. The video, posted online by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), showed the vessel bursting into flames after being repeatedly shot at.

US-Venezuela Tensions: US Coast Guard Blows Up Drug Boat In Operation Pacific Viper

Amid rising tensions with Venezuela, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told sailors aboard the USS Iwo Jima that they were not deployed for training but are on the “front lines” of a high-stakes counter-narcotics mission. The remarks came during a surprise visit near Puerto Rico, as Washington faces criticism over a deadly strike on a Venezuelan vessel.

Us vs Venezuela: Hegseth tells troops off Puerto Rico: ‘This isn’t training’ 

The US has ordered the deployment of 10 F-35 fighter jets to a Puerto Rico airfield to conduct operations against drug cartels, two sources briefed on the matter said, in a move likely to further inflame tensions in the region.


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The U.S. has issued a strong warning to Venezuela, urging it not to interfere with ongoing counter-narcotics operations in the region. Tensions rise as concerns grow over drug trafficking and regional security.


US sends F-35s to Puerto Rico as showdown with Venezuela intensifies

The U.S. has issued a strong warning to Venezuela, urging it not to interfere with ongoing counter-narcotics operations in the region. Tensions rise as concerns grow over drug trafficking and regional security.

U.S. Warns Venezuela Not to Interfere With Counter-Narcotics OPs 

Tensions between Washington and Caracas escalated significantly after US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $50 million reward on August 7 for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro has been facing drug trafficking charges in the US since 2020, with Bondi labeling him "one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world" and a threat to US national security. This move was followed by the deployment of at least seven US warships to the southern Caribbean, sparking concerns of potential military conflict. The US has also mobilized around 4,000 personnel, including sailors and Marines, to support the operation.


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President Trump had announced that U.S. forces executed a precision strike on a drug-smuggling vessel linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel. The operation, part of an intensified anti-cartel campaign, resulted in the vessel being destroyed in international waters, killing 11 Narcoterrorists.

U.S. vs Venezuela: Maduro slams military 'threat' off Venezuela

The U.S. military has conducted a deadly strike on a suspected Venezuela-linked drug-smuggling vessel in the southern Caribbean, killing 11 people. President Donald Trump, now seeking re-election, confirmed the attack and labeled those killed as “narco-terrorists” affiliated with the notorious Tren de Aragua gang. The operation marks a significant escalation in U.S. counter-narcotics actions, drawing sharp condemnation from Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, who accused Washington of violating sovereignty and spreading “fake” evidence. The strike comes amid a broader U.S. military buildup in the region.


US-Venezuela conflict: US Navy unleashes strikes on ‘drug’ boat 

The U.S. military has conducted a deadly strike on a suspected Venezuela-linked drug-smuggling vessel in the southern Caribbean, killing 11 people. President Donald Trump, now seeking re-election, confirmed the attack and labeled those killed as “narco-terrorists” affiliated with the notorious Tren de Aragua gang. The operation marks a significant escalation in U.S. counter-narcotics actions, drawing sharp condemnation from Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, who accused Washington of violating sovereignty and spreading “fake” evidence. The strike comes amid a broader U.S. military buildup in the region.



US-Venezuela War: President Trump Announces Precision Strike, Strikes 'Drug Boat' Near Venezuela

President Trump announced that U.S. forces executed a precision strike on a drug-smuggling vessel linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel. The operation, part of an intensified anti-cartel campaign, resulted in the vessel being destroyed in international waters, killing 11 Narcoterrorists.

Trump announces U.S. Forces killed 11 Narco-terrorists linked to Maduro 

President Trump announced that U.S. forces executed a precision strike on a drug-smuggling vessel linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel. The operation, part of an intensified anti-cartel campaign, resulted in the vessel being destroyed in international waters, killing 11 Narcoterrorists.


Trump announces U.S. Forces' attack on drug boat allegedly linked to Maduro

U.S.- Venezuela: On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claimed that eight U.S. military ships armed with 1,200 missiles were threatening his country, calling it an “absolutely criminal” act and the “greatest danger” in the region in a century.

US-Venezuela Tensions: 'Will Not Bow To Threats', Maduro Warns Trump Over Naval Build-up

U.S.- Venezuela: On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claimed that eight U.S. military ships armed with 1,200 missiles were threatening his country, calling it an “absolutely criminal” act and the “greatest danger” in the region in a century.


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US docks warships & nuclear submarine in Caribbean sparking concerns in Venezuela

US-Venezuela Tensions: Maduro Steps Up Military Enlistment, Boosts Militia to Counter Threat | WION

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said there was "no way" American troops could invade Venezuela after Washington deployed multiple warships and 4,000 troops to the Caribbean to pressure the leftist strongman.



US-Venezuela Tensions: Maduro Steps Up Military Enlistment, Boosts Militia to Counter Threat | WION

A major military standoff is unfolding in the Caribbean Sea. We analyse the deployment of a US naval force, including the nuclear submarine USS Newport News, and Venezuela's defiant military response. With President Maduro supervising live-fire exercises and declaring his country impenetrable, we look at the forces at play, the regional implications, and whether this high-stakes confrontation could spill over into open conflict.


Why is US sending nuclear submarine to Venezuela 

As per reports, the US Navy has sent ships, including three destroyers, an amphibious assault ship, a missile cruiser, and a nuclear submarine, to the coast of Venezuela, ostensibly to combat drug cartels.


Venezuela deploys warships, drones as US destroyers draw near 

US sends nuclear submarine USS Newport News toward Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the mobilization of over 4.5 million militia fighters across the country in response to what he calls escalating U.S. threats. This move comes just days after the United States doubled its bounty on Maduro’s arrest to $50 million and deployed three warships in the Caribbean under the guise of anti-drug operations.

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#GRAVITAS | On Tuesday, Trump said that a Ukraine peace deal is likely to boost his chances of getting to heaven. To drive this point home, Trump presented himself as 'peacemaker-in-chief' in front of European leaders he hosted at the White House, projecting his portrait of putting up a fight. But while on one hand, Trump seems to be chasing afterlife plans by looking to stop one war, in another part of the world, he is poised to wage another one..
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Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado vowed a boycott of upcoming legislative and regional elections.

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A two-year-old girl, who got separated from her parents in the United States by deportation, arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday (May 14).&nbsp;
The girl&rsquo;s Venezuelan parents were deported without her from the US &ndash; a move that was criticised by the South American country and denounced as a kidnapping.
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Maikelys Espinoza arrived at an airport outside the capital, Caracas, accompanied by over 220 deported migrants.
State television showed Venezuela&rsquo;s first lady, Cilia Flores, carrying Maikelys at the airport. The girl was then handed over to her mother, who was waiting at the presidential palace along with President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro.
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The US government has defended the deportation of the girl&rsquo;s parents, which happened last month, claiming that they allegedly had links to the Venezuelan-based Tren de Aragua gang, which was designated as a terrorist organisation by US President Donald Trump earlier this year.
The girl&rsquo;s mother was deported to Venezuela on April 25, while her father was sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador in March amid Trump&rsquo;s crackdown as the US president invoked an 18th-century wartime law to deport hundreds of immigrants.
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<h2>'A great victory'</h2>
According to a Reuters report, Venezuela&rsquo;s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said that the toddler&rsquo;s return has been &ldquo;a battle every day and today we have a great victory.&rdquo;
The Venezuelan government had refused entry to immigrants deported from the US previously, however, they allowed hundreds of Venezuelan migrants back in the country since Trump took office this year. The deported migrants also included some 180 people who spent up to 16 days at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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On Wednesday (May 14), President Maduro thanked Trump for the &ldquo;profoundly humane act&rdquo; as he received the little girl at the presidential palace in Caracas, reported AFP.
&ldquo;There have been and will be differences, but it is possible, with God&rsquo;s blessing, to move forward and resolve many issues,&rdquo; Maduro said. &ldquo;I hope and aspire that very soon we can also rescue Maikely&rsquo;s father and the 253 Venezuelans who are in El Salvador.&rdquo;

The girl’s Venezuelan parents were deported without her from the US – a move that was criticised by the South American country and denounced as a kidnapping. World | Trending

A two-year-old girl, who got separated from her parents in the United States by deportation, arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday (May 14). The girl’s Venezuelan parents were deported without her from the US – a move that was criticised by the South American country and denounced as a kidnapping. Also read | Trump urges Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa to sign Abraham Accords, wants him to deport Palestinian 'terrorists' Maikelys Espinoza arrived at an airport outside the capital, Caracas, accompanied by over 220 deported migrants. State television showed Venezuela’s first lady, Cilia Flores, carrying Maikelys at the airport. The girl was then handed over to her mother, who was waiting at the presidential palace along with President Nicolás Maduro. Also read | Embarrassment for Kristi Noem as Indian student on Trump's deportation list gets loud cheers at grad ceremony The US government has defended the deportation of the girl’s parents, which happened last month, claiming that they allegedly had links to the Venezuelan-based Tren de Aragua gang, which was designated as a terrorist organisation by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. The girl’s mother was deported to Venezuela on April 25, while her father was sent to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador in March amid Trump’s crackdown as the US president invoked an 18th-century wartime law to deport hundreds of immigrants. Also read | What is habeas corpus? Trump admin looking to suspend writ to fast-track deportations of illegal migrants 'A great victory' According to a Reuters report, Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said that the toddler’s return has been “a battle every day and today we have a great victory.” The Venezuelan government had refused entry to immigrants deported from the US previously, however, they allowed hundreds of Venezuelan migrants back in the country since Trump took office this year. The deported migrants also included some 180 people who spent up to 16 days at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Also read | 'Reckless tariffs, immigration crackdown...': Kamala Harris accuses Trump of 'greatest man-made economic crisis' On Wednesday (May 14), President Maduro thanked Trump for the “profoundly humane act” as he received the little girl at the presidential palace in Caracas, reported AFP. “There have been and will be differences, but it is possible, with God’s blessing, to move forward and resolve many issues,” Maduro said. “I hope and aspire that very soon we can also rescue Maikely’s father and the 253 Venezuelans who are in El Salvador.”

Two-year-old girl reunites with mother: Toddler separated from parents after US deportation, arrives in Venezuela

The PDVSA state oil corporation of Venezuela cancelled multiple export loading permissions granted to Chevron as a U.S. oil producer in April based on sources who possess knowledge of the situation. The decisions to suspend authorizations came shortly after President Donald Trump implemented his tariffs on Venezuelan oil buying countries.
Washington made this decision following its recent action where it canceled crucial PDVSA licenses granted to various partners involving Chevron among them. Through prior licenses these companies maintained the ability to operate Venezuelan oil exports under specific exemptions within the American sanctions on South American oil. The U.S. Treasury Department requires all companies to terminate operations by May 27 while concluding their current purchase transactions before the deadline. Chevron exercised its license which enabled 250,000 daily barrels of Venezuelan crude to move from its operations through the United States.
In April the United States enforced a 25% petroleum tax on Venezuelan crude oil purchases which experts predicted would mostly harm Chinese crude oil and gas importers who received the most Venezuelan petroleum sales.
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Information reveals that two canceled cargo authorizations covered vessels that were already completed with petroleum on board which would force the oil to return to Venezuelan shipping terminals. The unloading of the third transportation container did not occur yet. The companies PDVSA and Chevron have not yet reacted to the requests for their comments about these recent developments. The planned timeline of the involved shipments remains unknown.
The political administration under Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro defends its opposition to U.S. economic measures which they view as an "economic war." Some cargo loadings at Venezuelan ports experienced delays this month because of the imposed taxes on Venezuelan oil exports primarily targeting Chinese receiving ports. The shipment resumptions for these loadings started during this week. Until this recent development, Chevron's Venezuelan crude exports had remained unaffected by the tariffs due to its specific license.

Autonews | The companies PDVSA and Chevron have not yet reacted to the requests for their comments about these recent developments.

The PDVSA state oil corporation of Venezuela cancelled multiple export loading permissions granted to Chevron as a U.S. oil producer in April based on sources who possess knowledge of the situation. The decisions to suspend authorizations came shortly after President Donald Trump implemented his tariffs on Venezuelan oil buying countries. Washington made this decision following its recent action where it canceled crucial PDVSA licenses granted to various partners involving Chevron among them. Through prior licenses these companies maintained the ability to operate Venezuelan oil exports under specific exemptions within the American sanctions on South American oil. The U.S. Treasury Department requires all companies to terminate operations by May 27 while concluding their current purchase transactions before the deadline. Chevron exercised its license which enabled 250,000 daily barrels of Venezuelan crude to move from its operations through the United States. In April the United States enforced a 25% petroleum tax on Venezuelan crude oil purchases which experts predicted would mostly harm Chinese crude oil and gas importers who received the most Venezuelan petroleum sales. Also Read | What are secondary tariffs, and will India be affected by Venezuela's oil sanctions by Trump? Information reveals that two canceled cargo authorizations covered vessels that were already completed with petroleum on board which would force the oil to return to Venezuelan shipping terminals. The unloading of the third transportation container did not occur yet. The companies PDVSA and Chevron have not yet reacted to the requests for their comments about these recent developments. The planned timeline of the involved shipments remains unknown. The political administration under Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro defends its opposition to U.S. economic measures which they view as an "economic war." Some cargo loadings at Venezuelan ports experienced delays this month because of the imposed taxes on Venezuelan oil exports primarily targeting Chinese receiving ports. The shipment resumptions for these loadings started during this week. Until this recent development, Chevron's Venezuelan crude exports had remained unaffected by the tariffs due to its specific license.

Venezuela's PDVSA halts oil loading authorizations to Chevron amid US tariffs

A Venezuelan migrant who gained popularity for urging illegal border crossers to squat in American homes, has been deported back to Venezuela this week, according to The New York Post.&nbsp;
Leonel Moreno used TikTok to boast about US welfare benefits and encouraged illegal crossers to stay in the US. He advised migrants to "invade abandoned houses".&nbsp;
His deportation comes as US President Donald Trump continues to tighten immigration policies.&nbsp;
Moreno allegedly caused a disturbance on the deportation flight, after which the authorities placed him in a separate section under heightened security.&nbsp;
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<h2>How did it start?</h2>
Moreno illegally entered the US illegally via the Texas border in April 2022. However, he failed to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) check-ins, which led to his arrest in Ohio in March 2024.&nbsp;
An immigration judge ordered his deportation in October 2023, but at the time, Venezuela did not accept US deportation flights.&nbsp;
However after Trump began pushing the deportations, Moreno was transferred to an ICE detention centre in Texas.&nbsp;
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While he was in the US, Moreno's social media posts caused public outrage. Frequently, he showcased wads of cash while claiming he didn't "cross the Rio Grande to work like a slave".&nbsp;
Moreover, he also bragged about using his US-born child to boost his social media presence, claiming his daughter's birth was fully funded by "Papa Biden".&nbsp;
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NEW: The illegal immigrant influencer who was coaching other illegals on how to squat in American homes, has been deported to Venezuela. The ultimate FAFO. Leonel Moreno was seen giving a "thumbs up" while being escorted off the plane. He illegally crossed the border under&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/m3AN0X9UaL">pic.twitter.com/m3AN0X9UaL</a>
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His remarks were seen as a mockery of the US welfare system, which attracted online backlash.&nbsp;
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Further, the ICE was also probing Moreno's possible history as a sergeant in Venezuela's military intelligence service.&nbsp;
Notably, his social media activity, which included posts featuring firearms raised concerns.&nbsp;
Before he was deported, Moreno claimed that he was a victim of injustice in both Venezuela and the US.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I came here to the United States because of persecution in my country&hellip; but they&rsquo;re doing the same thing to me here,&rdquo; he told reporters.
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Leonel Moreno used TikTok to boast about US welfare benefits and encouraged illegal crossers to stay in the US. He advised migrants to "invade abandoned houses".

A Venezuelan migrant who gained popularity for urging illegal border crossers to squat in American homes, has been deported back to Venezuela this week, according to The New York Post. Leonel Moreno used TikTok to boast about US welfare benefits and encouraged illegal crossers to stay in the US. He advised migrants to "invade abandoned houses". His deportation comes as US President Donald Trump continues to tighten immigration policies. Moreno allegedly caused a disturbance on the deportation flight, after which the authorities placed him in a separate section under heightened security. Also read: 'Left my cat behind...': Indian student who self-deported from US says, 'Columbia let me down' How did it start? Moreno illegally entered the US illegally via the Texas border in April 2022. However, he failed to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) check-ins, which led to his arrest in Ohio in March 2024. An immigration judge ordered his deportation in October 2023, but at the time, Venezuela did not accept US deportation flights. However after Trump began pushing the deportations, Moreno was transferred to an ICE detention centre in Texas. Also read: ‘No women, children restrained’: US responds to India’s concerns of mistreatment of deportees While he was in the US, Moreno's social media posts caused public outrage. Frequently, he showcased wads of cash while claiming he didn't "cross the Rio Grande to work like a slave". Moreover, he also bragged about using his US-born child to boost his social media presence, claiming his daughter's birth was fully funded by "Papa Biden". NEW: The illegal immigrant influencer who was coaching other illegals on how to squat in American homes, has been deported to Venezuela. The ultimate FAFO. Leonel Moreno was seen giving a "thumbs up" while being escorted off the plane. He illegally crossed the border under… pic.twitter.com/m3AN0X9UaL — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 28, 2025 His remarks were seen as a mockery of the US welfare system, which attracted online backlash. Also read: Columbia University student, permanent US resident, sues Trump administration for trying to deport her Further, the ICE was also probing Moreno's possible history as a sergeant in Venezuela's military intelligence service. Notably, his social media activity, which included posts featuring firearms raised concerns. Before he was deported, Moreno claimed that he was a victim of injustice in both Venezuela and the US. “I came here to the United States because of persecution in my country… but they’re doing the same thing to me here,” he told reporters. Also read: Planning a US trip? Know your rights before you land to avoid getting detained or deported (With inputs from agencies)

'Papa Biden funded my daughter's birth': Migrant influencer kicked out of US; urged illegals to squat in American homes

So, as the Trump Administration expands its immigration crackdown, the US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited El Salvador's terrorism confinement center where hundreds of Venezuelans have been deported from the United States on very contested grounds. During her visit, Noem in fact toured the prison at Tecoluca along with El Salvador's Minister of Justice and Public Security, Gustavo Villatoro. Watch in for more details!

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