Trump Says US Struck Venezuelan Drug Dock Area
On Dec 29, 2025, President Trump said US forces struck a Venezuelan dock area used for drug shipments—the first known land strike by his administration.
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Oil, Sanctions and Strategy: Why the U.S. Is Pressuring Venezuela
The U.S. has stepped up military actions, sanctions and an oil “quarantine” against Venezuela, citing drug-trafficking. Critics argue it’s a power play for the country’s vast oil reserves.
US Strikes Three Drug Boats in Pacific, 8 Killed
The U.S. military struck three suspected drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific on Dec 15, killing eight. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the operation.
Trump Threatens Land Strikes as Maduro Pushes Back
Trump signals possible land-based strikes against Venezuela-linked drug traffickers, while Maduro vows never to bow to U.S. pressure.
Colombia Pushes Back After Trump’s Military Threats Over Drug Trafficking
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected President Trump’s warning of military action, calling for Latin American unity and reinforcing a rights-based fight against drug trafficking.
Trump: Drug-Carrier Submarine Destroyed, Survivors Repatriated
U.S. sank a suspected drug-laden sub in the Caribbean. Trump says two survivors will be repatriated to Ecuador and Colombia for prosecution.