US Escalates Tensions with Venezuela

The U.S. has heightened its stance against Venezuela by designating the Cartel de los Soles, linked to drug trafficking and allegedly supported by Venezuelan officials, as a foreign terrorist organization. This move is part of broader efforts to curb Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Amid escalating tensions, President Trump's administration has expanded military operations in the Caribbean, including strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels. In response, Venezuelan intelligence has reportedly surveilled families of those impacted by U.S. actions, contributing to the volatile situation that teeters on the brink of conflict.