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The crew of the Bella 1, the sanctioned oil tanker fleeing from U.S. forces, painted a Russian flag on the side of the vessel, an apparent attempt to claim Russian protection as it changes course and heads north, according to a new report.

An boat targeted by the U.S. military as part of its campaign against drug-trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific was carrying marijuana, according to a new report.

At least two tankers have recently made it to Venezuela and more are on their way as Caracas seeks to keep selling crude despite the U.S.'s blockade of sanctioned vessels, a new report detailed.

President Donald Trump and other top aides asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "calm things down" in the West Bank to prevent further escalation in the region and risk undermining the Abraham Accords, according to a new report.

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, along with his inner circle, is confident he can outlast the pressure campaign carried out by the Trump administration despite recent escalations, according to a new report.

President Donald Trump refused to disclose who was behind the strike against an alleged drug facility in Venezuela, which he revealed this past weekend.

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said Jesus "wouldn't approve of a war to steal the riches of a people" as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Caracas.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth kept top military officials and lawyers in the dark about an order authorizing strikes against alleged drug vessels, leading to holes in key areas such as how to deal with survivors, according to a new report.

Former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela James Story argued in an op-ed in The New York Times that the current pressure campaign against the Maduro regime could be "our last chance to get it right" in the South American country.

The U.S. is beefing up its military presence in the Caribbean further to board a tanker linked to Venezuela and Iran as part of its blockade of sanctioned vessels heading in and out of the South American country.

Russia accused the United States of "piracy and banditry" over the seizure of tankers off Venezuela, part of the Trump administration's campaign to remove authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro from power.

The U.S. military deployed more equipment to the Caribbean as it further escalates pressure on the Maduro regime in Venezuela, according to a new report.

The White House ordered military forces to focus on enforcing a "quarantine" of tankers off the Venezuelan coast for the next two months, according to a new report.

DHS officials say communications teams were given "autonomy to create content that is effectively reaching the American public," adding that they were proud to break with past strategies because the approach had proven successful in drawing attention.

The Venezuelan army posted a video showing soldiers handing out guns and rifles to civilians as the U.S. continues to escalate pressure against the Maduro regime.

As U.S. officials target Venezuelan oil tankers allegedly linked to a so-called dark fleet used to evade sanctions, Maduro said Washington's actions are a "test" for Venezuela to break free from oil dependence and emerge as a stronger economy.

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro took aim at President Donald Trump after the latter said he should leave power in the South American country.

When announcing Jeff Landry's appointment, Trump emphasized that the decision was based on national security concerns and has not ruled out taking the island by military force, even though Denmark is a NATO ally of the U.S.

The U.S. Treasury Department is investigating dozens of money lending companies across the southern border over potential cartel ties, according to a new report.

The money comes from a Sept. 15 drawing titled "Mexico with an M for Migrant," intended to raise additional funds for consulates in U.S. cities where immigration raids are underway or where detention centers are filling up.

Over three in four Cubans intend to flee the country, according to a poll that illustrates the country's economic decay.

7 in 10 Cubans are missing at least a meal a day as the country's economy continues to collapse, according to a new report.

The Cuban regime is doing all it can to prevent Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro from being toppled by the U.S. as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Caracas, according to a new report.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the seizure of a tanker off the Venezuelan coast that was headed to the Asian country as Washington further escalates pressure on the Maduro regime.

According to a database created by Milenio, the list of more than 150 names includes money launderers working not only for Mexican groups, but also individuals from Colombia, Albania, India and Canada.

Despite a judge's closure order, Alligator Alcatraz remains open as activists continue protests, citing alleged abuses, legal irregularities and support for migrant families.

Reports say Defense Secretary Hegseth and Secretary of State Rubio briefed select lawmakers, indicating the administration isn't planning direct strikes on Venezuela and lacks a legal basis to do so.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has volunteered to serve as a mediator between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. President Donald Trump

Secretary of State Marco Rubio again criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying he is not a "very stable person in his remarks," but highlighted the strength of Washington's relations with Bogota regardless of the tensions.

The U.S. has now killed more than 100 people across the different strikes against alleged drug vessels after the latest strike in the Eastern Pacific.