Venezuela announces ‘massive mobilization’ of military forces as America’s largest warship sails into region

Venezuela says it is launching a “massive mobilization” of military personnel, weapons and equipment in response to the build ...

Arrival of U.S.’s Largest Warship Ratchets Up Pressure on Venezuela

The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is in waters off Latin America, as the buildup of U.S. forces continues in the Caribbean.
Bloomberg L.P.

Maduro Rallies Venezuela Militias Before US Warships Arrival

President Nicolás Maduro is calling on Venezuelans to enlist in national militias ahead of the potential arrival of US warships in the Caribbean. State TV on Friday urged men and women to sign up at ...
The Conversation

The US has deployed warships near Venezuela in a cartel crackdown – but direct military action is unlikely

Amalendu Misra is a recipient of British Academy and Nuffield Foundation Fellowships. The US is ramping up its fight against Latin America’s drug cartels. Washington has deployed several naval ...
The New York Times

Fear and Hope in Venezuela as U.S. Warships Lurk

On a visit to Venezuela, The Times found a nation bracing for potential U.S. military action. On a visit to Venezuela, The Times found a nation bracing for potential U.S. military action. Members of ...
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Boat strikes, warships and Venezuela rhetoric raise questions about Trump's goals

WASHINGTON — (AP) — President Donald Trump has dispatched a fleet of American warships into the waters off Venezuela, bragged about fatal strikes on alleged drug boats and claimed Venezuela will pay ...