President Trump announced a U.S. Navy strike on a Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean. The operation, confirmed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reportedly killed 11 people described by Trump as terrorists linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. This action escalates tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, following the deployment of U.S. warships to Venezuelan waters. The Trump administration accuses Venezuelan President Maduro of leading a drug cartel, while Maduro claims the U.S. aims to overthrow his government. This incident follows previous U.S. military presence in the region with mixed results.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.