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- Trump administration targets Maduro’s inner circle, family in major narco-state crackdown - Treasury sanctions seven family members tied to Maduro's regime as Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela's corrupt leadership networks.
- Rubio identifies 'single most serious threat' to the US from Western Hemisphere - Secretary of State Marco Rubio identifies transnational terrorist groups as the biggest security threat to the U.S. from the Western Hemisphere.
- National security expert predicts Venezuelan leader Maduro is 'going to be gone' under Trump pressure - Expert predicts Maduro's downfall as Trump intensifies pressure through comprehensive oil sanctions and strict maritime enforcement measures.
- Can Maduro survive as Trump's oil pressure campaign hits his regime’s weak spot? - U.S. limits on Venezuelan oil exports are cutting the revenue that once sustained Nicolás Maduro, weakening his cash flow and putting the regime’s stability at risk.
- Trump declares 'Venezuelan regime' a foreign terrorist organization, orders oil tanker blockade - Trump orders total Venezuela oil blockade, designates Maduro regime as foreign terrorist organization over stolen U.S. assets and criminal activities.
- US designates Colombia's Clan del Golfo as a terrorist organization, citing narcotics trafficking - U.S. designates Colombia's Clan del Golfo as terrorist organization in major counter-narcotics move targeting one of the country's largest armed groups.
- Graham issues 'fatal' warning if Maduro stays in power as US buildup raises stakes - Sen. Graham warns leaving Maduro in power after U.S. military show of force would be 'fatal mistake' as Venezuela tensions escalate.
- JetBlue pilot calls Air Force near-miss 'outrageous' after tanker crosses flight path - JetBlue flight from Curaçao to New York narrowly avoided mid-air collision with U.S. Air Force tanker near Venezuela, forcing evasive action during climb.
- SOUTHCOM commander abruptly retires amid escalating scrutiny of Caribbean strikes - SOUTHCOM commander Adm. Alvin Holsey retires after less than a year leading the combatant command, amid growing scrutiny over controversial drug boat strikes in Caribbean waters.
- US and Ukraine target 1,000-vessel 'dark fleet' smuggling sanctioned oil worldwide - A 1,000-strong "dark fleet" of rogue tankers evading sanctions has become a new target for the U.S. and Ukraine, according to a senior maritime intelligence analyst.