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Crisis in Venezuela

November 3, 2025

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The Venezuela crisis is rapidly intensifying as the U.S. government, under President Trump, escalates military operations off Venezuela’s coast. Since September 2025, dozens of Venezuelans have been killed in targeted boat strikes, with the U.S. claiming these vessels are linked to drug cartels. However, no evidence has been presented to support these claims, raising serious questions about legality, motive, and truth. Recent weeks have shown a massive US military buildup in the Caribbean, with much of the world wondering if the US is about to go to war – again?

This podcast series, Crisis in Venezuela, explores the background of the present crisis, Venezuela’s history, and how the two nations, the US and Venezuela, are interlinked.

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Timeline of the 2025 US-Venezuela Crisis

Mid-August 2025 The U.S. begins deploying naval warships and personnel to the Caribbean, citing a crackdown on drug cartels allegedly tied to Venezuelan and Colombian groups.
September 1, 2025 First U.S. airstrike targets a Venezuelan civilian vessel in the Caribbean. All 11 people aboard are killed. The Trump administration claims the boat was operated by narcoterrorists.
September 2, 2025 President Trump publicly confirms the strike and releases video footage. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces continued operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hints at further strikes.
September 15–19, 2025 Three additional strikes occur, targeting vessels near Venezuelan waters. Casualties mount, and international legal experts begin questioning the legitimacy of the campaign.
October 3, 2025 U.S. expands operations into the Eastern Pacific Ocean, targeting alleged drug traffickers linked to Tren de Aragua and Colombia’s National Liberation Army.
October 14–16, 2025 Two more strikes reported, bringing the total to 14 vessels hit and at least 57 deaths. Only two survivors are captured; one person remains missing.
October 24, 2025 Britannica publishes a detailed map and timeline, confirming the scale of the maritime conflict and raising concerns about a broader U.S. military strategy in Latin America.
October 26, 2025 CBS News reports that Trump’s administration may be pursuing regime change, citing Maduro’s alleged ties to narcotics trafficking and strategic competitors. U.S. officials describe Venezuela’s government as a “criminal organization masquerading as a state”