In a bold move, the Pentagon is ramping up its military presence in Latin America to tackle transnational criminal organizations and disrupt narcotics trafficking. The USS Gerald R. Ford is set to join the fight.
President Trump has announced a significant escalation in economic measures against Venezuela, including a potential 25% tariff on goods from countries importing Venezuelan oil. This move comes amid rising threats from the Tren de Aragua gang and ongoing instability in Venezuela under Maduro's regime.