The deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign to target drug traffickers.

Venezuelan president claims Washington is targeting his country with unfounded allegations amid growing US military presence in the Caribbean.

Venezuelan government officials floated a plan in which President Nicolás Maduro would eventually leave office, a bid aimed at easing mounting U.S. pressure on the government in Caracas.

President Trump said six "narcoterrorists" were killed in the latest strike, bringing the number of people killed in such attacks since September to at least 27.

CFR President Michael Froman discusses the Trump administration’s Venezuela policy with Will Freeman, fellow for Latin America studies.

Even with U.S. warships offshore, the strongman has prevailed in efforts to unseat him—purging, spying and paying off officers so the armed forces remain loyal.

Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez declared on Thursday in Caracas that any CIA operation against his country 'will fail', responding to last week's authorisation by US President Donald Trump of a 'covert' action targeting Venezuela.

DONALD Trump has sent America’s deadliest warplanes towards Venezuela as he steps up military pressure on dictator Nicolás Maduro. Two B-1B Lancer bombers – each capable of carrying 75,000lb