(2025-09-06). Venezuela's Maduro calls for talks after Trump's threat over military jets. scmp.com Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has called for dialogue with Washington, hours after President Donald Trump threatened to shoot down Venezuelan military jets if they pose a danger to US forces. | Tensions between the two countries soared in recent days after the Pentagon accused Venezuela of buzzing its ships in the Caribbean following a deadly US strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat.
(2025-09-05). Venezuela's FM Criticizes Marco Rubio for Disrespecting UN (+ US Bases in Ecuador). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil condemned the false accusations made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio against Venezuela and the United Nations about alleged narco-trafficking from Venezuela. "In his eagerness to attack Venezuela, Marco Rubio has lashed out at the UN and against all evidence that confirm that our country is free of drug cultivation and that we combat drug trafficking with exemplary effectiveness," Gil commented. "This is the Nazi and gangster logic: deny the evidence, invent enemies, and sow hatred to cover up failures. | Rubio made the unfounded accusations on Thursday, September 4, afte…
(2025-09-05). Roaming Charges: Multiple Megalomaniacs. counterpunch.org 
There is no legal justification for Trump's military strike on an alleged "drug boat" off the coast of Venezuela. The boat, a simple speedboat, posed no threat to the US Navy vessels. The little boat could have easily been interdicted, searched for drugs and its occupants detained if any were found. No proof was offered that it was carrying drugs or was associated with the Tren de Aragua "narco-terrorist organization." In any event, drug trafficking is not a capital offense, even when it's been proven. Most countries would consider this an act of terrorism and mass murder under international law. Indeed, such a s…
(2025-09-05). Venezuelan F-16s Approach U.S. Navy Warship. twz.com 
A U.S. defense official has confirmed to TWZ that two Venezuelan F-16s flew near a U.S. Navy vessel earlier today. A statement from the Pentagon says the ship was in "international waters" and warned the South American nation from taking "any further action to obscure, deter or interfere with" the U.S. military's counter-narcotics efforts in the region. This move comes just two days after U.S. authorities announced that
(2025-09-05). Tensions Rise: U.S. Military Buildup in the Caribbean Amidst Venezuelan Strain. devdiscourse.com The United States has bolstered its military strength in the Caribbean, sending an additional 10 advanced F-35 fighter jets, in response to ongoing tensions with Venezuela. President Trump has stressed that regime change is not the objective, though the U.S. accuses the Venezuelan government of drug trafficking connections.
(2025-09-05). US says Venezuelan aircraft flew over navy vessel in international waters. scmp.com Two Venezuelan military aircraft flew over an American naval vessel in international waters off the coast, according to the Pentagon, a fresh escalation between the two adversaries after the US struck a speedboat purportedly carrying drugs from the country. | "This highly provocative manoeuvre was designed to interfere with our counter-narcotics operations," the Pentagon said. It said the "cartel" running Venezuela is "strongly advised" not to interfere with any other operations by the US.
(2025-09-05). Pentagon warns Venezuela as 2 military aircraft fly near US warship. aljazeera.com Defense Department says 'two Maduro regime military aircraft' flew near US warship in a 'highly provocative' move.
(2025-09-05). President Of South American Country Close To Venezuela Says Maduro Is a Cartel Leader: 'We'll End Narco Terrorism'. latintimes.com Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa said Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is a cartel leader and his government will do "everything to end narco terrorism"
(2025-09-05). Marco Rubio Has Been Advocating For U.S. Attacks Against Venezuela For Years, Records Show. latintimes.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been advocated for the use of U.S. military force against Venezuela for years, records compiled by The Associated Press show…
(2025-09-05). Maduro Says He Will Begin 'Mobilizing' Militias After U.S. Attack Against Vessel That Killed 11 on Tuesday. latintimes.com Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said he will begin "mobilizing" civilian militias following the U.S. attack against a vessel that killed 11 people on Tuesday…
(2025-09-05). President Maduro Explains Venezuela's Position On US Military Deployment. popularresistance.org On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro held a press conference with representatives of international media in which he analyzed the current geopolitical situation in the Caribbean. "There are still those who want to impose supremacism and view us from afar as they did in the era of colonization," Maduro said, questioning the patterns of international domination. | "The heirs of the old colonialisms and domination hold power and still view our nations with contempt and arrogance," he emphasized, highlighting that global awareness against all forms of supremacism is awakening. | "A global awareness is risin…
(2025-09-05). Democrats Question Not Being Briefed On Attack Against Venezuelan Vessel Before It Happened: 'Concerning'. latintimes.com Democratic senators in the Intelligence Committee are claiming they were not briefed on this week's attack against a Venezuelan vessel, which the Trump administration claims it's aimed at fighting drug-trafficking in the region…