Venezuela Swears In 5,600 Troops Amid US Caribbean Build-Up
Venezuela swears in 5,600 new soldiers as US warships ramp up in the Caribbean, prompting President Maduro to vow defense and call for dialogue.
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Venezuela swears in 5,600 new soldiers as US warships ramp up in the Caribbean, prompting President Maduro to vow defense and call for dialogue.
On Dec. 2, 2025, President Trump said the U.S. will soon begin land strikes against drug traffickers in the Caribbean, expanding its campaign after months of sea operations.
Venezuela’s vice president denounces the ‘forced’ sale of Citgo’s parent, PDV Holding, and appeals a U.S. court order amid public outcry over oil sovereignty.
In Caracas, President Maduro vowed loyalty as President Trump faces bipartisan scrutiny over Venezuela strikes and drug-war threats this week.
President Maduro pledged ‘absolute loyalty’ at a Caracas rally as the U.S. labels a group linked to him a terrorist organization and deploys a carrier strike group.
A live Flightradar24 map shows empty skies over Venezuela after U.S. President Trump’s weekend order to shut down all airspace, canceling international flights.
Venezuelans share hope, fear, and memes as tensions rise with the US after Trump’s surprise phone call with Nicolás Maduro amid a military buildup.
President Trump confirmed a recent call with President Maduro as the US bolsters its Caribbean military presence to curb drug trafficking, drawing sharp criticism from Caracas.
On Nov. 30, 2025, Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounced the U.S. call to close Venezuela’s airspace as unlawful and a threat to aviation safety.
The U.S. has ramped up its military presence near Venezuela, calling it counter-narcotics while analysts warn it revives a coercive Monroe Doctrine.