Trump said he had made “progress” on Venezuela after reports emerged that America was planning to strike Venezuela.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called on the people of the United States to cooperate for peace, speaking at a rally in Caracas. He emphasized the unacceptability of endless and unjust wars.
According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 29% of Americans support the elimination of drug suspects by the US military without trial. 51% of respondents oppose such actions, while the rest are undecided.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the launch of an operation called "Southern Spear" against drug cartels. The mission will take place under the leadership of the eponymous Joint Task Force and US Southern Command.
Senior US officials have presented Trump with military options for Venezuela, including ground strikes. A final decision has not yet been made, but Trump had previously threatened a ground operation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Moscow's readiness to act within the framework of obligations stipulated by agreements with Venezuela. This comes amid the US modernization of a military base near Venezuela and Russia's activity in the region.
A significant portion of the increase in oil volume on tankers since late August comes from sanctioned countries. This indicates disruptions in oil trade and threatens the revenues of sanctioned oil-producing states.
Venezuela is deploying old Russian weapons for guerrilla resistance and plans to sow chaos in the event of a US attack. This is because the US military significantly outnumbers the Venezuelan military, which suffers from a lack of training and poor equipment.
Tensions between the US and Venezuela are rising due to the redeployment of the aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford" to the shores of South America.
Venezuela has announced the launch of the "Independence Plan 2025," which involves a "mass mobilization" of military forces in response to US "imperialism. " This decision was made after US President Donald Trump's statements about possible ground operations.
The President of Colombia called for the creation of a Latin American Union with a common parliament and presidency, similar to the EU. This initiative is a response to US actions in the region.
At least six people have died after US forces struck two vessels linked to drug cartels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The operations have caused diplomatic tension in Latin America and controversy in the US Congress.
Preparations for COP30 in Brazil are under threat due to bloody police raids in Rio de Janeiro and rising tensions around Venezuela. President Lula da Silva is forced to respond to internal instability, which overshadows his plans to demonstrate the country's efforts in combating climate change.
Disruptions in navigation systems were recorded near Trinidad and Tobago, where a US warship was stationed. An expert in electronic warfare believes that the United States could have been the source of the jamming.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell amid a general downturn in financial markets and a strengthening US dollar. Investors assessed supply prospects and growing US oil inventories.
US forces carried out an airstrike on a vessel transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in two fatalities. This operation is part of the Trump administration's campaign against drug cartels, which has led to the deaths of over 50 people since September.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Russia's constant working contacts with Venezuela. This comes against the backdrop of the US modernizing a military base in the Caribbean and Venezuela's appeal to Russia, China, and Iran for military support.
The US and Qatar have opened the region's first bilateral Joint Air Defense Command Post at Al Udeid Air Base. This decision was made after Iranian shelling of the base and the expansion of military cooperation.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has begun detailed planning for a new mission to send American military and intelligence personnel to Mexico to fight drug cartels. The mission will include ground operations and drone strikes on drug labs and cartel leaders.
Brent crude futures rose 0. 37% to $65.01 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate rose 0.34% to $61.19. This happened after OPEC+ decided to suspend production increases in the first quarter of next year, easing fears of an oversupply.
The US military is upgrading the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico and building facilities at civilian airports in Puerto Rico and St. Croix. This indicates preparations for prolonged operations that could support actions in Venezuela.
A Russian military transport aircraft Il-76 landed in Caracas, Venezuela, after a journey from Russia. This aircraft can carry up to 50 tons of cargo and belongs to Aviacon Zitotrans, a company under sanctions.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appealed to Russia, China, and Iran for assistance in strengthening the country's military capabilities. He is requesting defensive radars, aircraft repairs, and possibly missiles, amid a potential conflict with the United States.
US President Donald Trump said he does not plan to strike targets in Venezuela used for drug smuggling. He made the statement amid reports that the administration was considering airstrikes.
Economic expert Oleh Hetman called the proposals to reduce the number of pharmacies in Ukraine absurd. He believes that this contradicts the market economy, where the number of economic entities is regulated by supply and demand.
Donald Trump's media firm, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. , in partnership with Crypto.com, is launching Truth Predict on Truth Social. This product will allow users to bet on future events, such as election results and sports competitions, competing with Kalshi and Polymarket.
US military personnel involved in a mission in Latin America under the Trump administration were forced to sign non-disclosure agreements. This raised suspicions of excessive secrecy and is an unprecedented move.
Venezuela announced the detention of CIA agents, accusing them of preparing a "false flag attack" to provoke a war with the United States. President Nicolas Maduro's statement came amid the deployment of the US destroyer USS Gravely near Venezuela.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the US of "fabricating war" after the deployment of the massive US Navy ship USS Gerald R Ford.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife, son, and interior minister for alleged drug trafficking. This has strained relations between the two countries, despite a lack of evidence of Petro's involvement in drug trafficking.
