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Venezuela opposition split over possible US action

FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado waves a flag during a protest against the election results announced by President Nicolas Maduro's government after he was declared winner of the election, in Caracas, Venezuela August 28, 2024. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

Trump says he is not considering strikes within Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One as he departs for Florida from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., October 31, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Explainer: Are the deadly US strikes on alleged drug vessels legal?

The US military has conducted at least 13 deadly strikes against suspected drug vessels that have killed about 57 people.

New US strikes kill 14 alleged drug traffickers, Mexico leads rescue of survivor

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said four suspected drug vessels were targeted in the latest US strikes, and posted a video on X.

US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say

The USS Gerald R. Ford transits the Strait of Gibraltar on Oct. 1, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment of the Gerald Ford as well as its accompanying warships and attack planes to waters off Latin America, the Pentagon said on Oct. 24. (Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy/U.S. Navy via The New York Times) Ñ NO SALES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ñ

Venezuela claims CIA ‘false flag’ attack foiled, as US deploys bombers

Washington has deployed eight US Navy ships to Venezuela since August, with the world's largest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford due to join the fleet.

Venezuela condemns ‘military provocation’ by CIA and Trinidad and Tobago

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Gravely (DDG-107) approaches Port of Spain for joint training with the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force to strengthen regional security and military cooperation, as seen from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, October 26, 2025. REUTERS/Andrea De Silva

Venezuela vows to protect its coast from US potential ‘covert operations’

Washington has deployed eight US Navy ships to Venezuela since August, with the world's largest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford due to join the fleet.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 25, 2025

The USS Gerald R. Ford - the US’ newest aircraft carrier and the world’s largest - has been deployed by the US military to Latin America.

US military deploys aircraft carrier group to South America amid soaring tensions with Venezuela

FILE PHOTO: The world's largest warship, U.S. aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is seen in this file photo, on its way out of the Oslofjord at Nesodden and Bygdoy, Norway, September 17, 2025. NTB/Lise Aserud via REUTERS/File Photo

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