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US Tactical Team Boards, Seizes Motor Tanker Veronica In The Caribbean
U.S. COAST GUARD: “This morning, a [United States Coast Guard] tactical team boarded and seized Motor Tanker Veronica, a sanctioned oil tanker, in the…
Jan 15
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US Coast Guard Executes Boarding And Seizure Of Motor Tanker Olina East Of Caribbean
The vessel, part of Venezuela’s “ghost fleet” suspected of transporting embargoed oil, was intercepted early this morning in a coordinated effort…
Jan 9
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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Trump Cancels Second Wave of Attacks on Venezuela Amid Prisoner Releases and Oil Cooperation
This decision follows improved relations between the United States and Venezuela, focused on rebuilding oil and gas infrastructure.
Jan 9
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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U.S. Coast Guard Seizure of Sanctioned Tankers Bella 1 and Sophia in the North Atlantic and Caribbean, Russia's Response
Vessel tracking data indicates the Bella 1 tanker was reassigned to New Fleet Ltd., a St. Petersburg-based Russian company, around the time of its…
Jan 8
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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U.S. Interdicts Stateless, Sanctioned Dark Fleet Motor Tanker M/T Sophia
The interdiction was carried out without incident in international waters, and the U.S. Coast Guard is now escorting the ship to the United States for…
Jan 7
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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2
Venezuelan Air Defenses Target Unauthorized Drones Over Caracas, US Denies Involvement
The United States has denied involvement in the incident, which was corroborated by a statement from the Venezuelan government on the matter.
Jan 6
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
6
1
U.S. Captures Maduro and Wife in Venezuela Operation: Maduro Pleads Not Guilty
This operation follows a 2020 indictment from the Southern District of New York charging Maduro with leading the Cartel de Los Soles in drug trafficking…
Jan 5
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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Breaking: Explosions Reported Across Caracas
The situation remains fluid, and we are closely monitoring for updates.
Jan 3
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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U.S. Southern Command Conducts Lethal Strikes on Vessels Designated as Involved in Narco-Trafficking
Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning regarding escalation by the United States, and addressed perceived sovereignty concerns.
Jan 1
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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December 2025
US President Trump Announces Military Strike on Venezuelan Drug Loading Facility Amid Escalating Counter-Narcotics Operations
According to President Trump, the operation targeted a dock area utilized for equipping vessels with narcotics, leading to a substantial explosion at…
Dec 29, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
5
U.S. Southern Command Reports Lethal Kinetic Strike on Low-Profile Vessel Involved in Narcotics Trafficking
SOUTHCOM indicated that intelligence assessments determined the vessel was operated by designated terrorist organizations and was actively engaged in…
Dec 23, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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1
U.S. Interdiction of Panama-Flagged Oil Tanker Centuries
The vessel had recently loaded crude oil in Venezuela and was en route to Asian markets. This operation marks the second such interdiction in December.
Dec 21, 2025
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
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