A Venezuela military assessment from international experts shows a regime projecting power while struggling with corruption, decay and instability, raising new questions as tensions rise between Washington and Nicolás Maduro.
A new report reveals that Venezuela’s military is preparing for a prolonged guerrilla war should President Trump order a U.S. ground invasion to remove Nicolás Maduro from power.
President Trump reaffirmed his trust in Secretary of War Pete Hegseth following allegations of improper military action, telling reporters he believes Hegseth “100%” as scrutiny intensifies over a reported second strike on a Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Trump administration views recent military activity in the Caribbean as part of a broader security strategy, signaling that Operation Spear reflects more than routine enforcement.