Caribbean Tensions

The United States has significantly bolstered its military presence in the Caribbean, with warships patrolling the waters and intercepting suspected drug-smuggling vessels. However, this increased enforcement has led to a notable shift in tactics by narcotraffickers. Rather than relying on sea routes, traffickers are now turning to airborne smuggling operations,...

In a visit to the embattled nation, The Times observed a country teetering on the edge of uncertainty, as the looming presence of U.S. warships in the Caribbean has left Venezuelans oscillating between fear and hope. The Trump administration's recent deployment of a naval task force to the region has...