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KVIA•Dec 31

US Military Strikes Drug Traffickers at Sea, Resulting in Fatalities and Abandoned Boats

The US military conducted airstrikes on a convoy of three boats suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. Survivors from the other two vessels reportedly abandoned ship, prompting the US Coast Guard to initiate search and rescue operations, although no survivors have been confirmed. This marks the latest in a series of strikes against drug smuggling operations, bringing the total number of targeted vessels to at least 34 and fatalities to over 110 since the campaign began in September. The strikes are part of a broader effort to curb drug trafficking and apply pressure on Venezuelan leadership, amid rising tensions between the US and Venezuela.

Crime coast-guard venezuela
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KVIA•Dec 26

U.S. Considers Forceful Action Against Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

The United States is intensifying its pursuit of the Bella 1, a large, rusted oil tanker currently in international waters near Venezuela. Officials are contemplating deploying a specialized Maritime Response Team to forcibly board the vessel, which has been evading capture since it refused to stop for the Coast Guard. The Bella 1 is considered part of a 'dark fleet' under U.S. sanctions and is linked to Iranian oil. This pursuit aligns with former President Trump's directive to impose a blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan tankers, aiming to undermine the economic power of President Nicolás Maduro. While the Bella 1 remains empty and is not an immediate threat, it symbolizes ongoing tensions in U.S.-Venezuela relations.

Politics military coast-guard
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KVIA•Dec 26

US Weighs Increased Action to Seize Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

The United States is considering deploying additional resources to forcibly board the Bella 1, an oil tanker evading capture in international waters near Venezuela. This vessel, identified as part of a 'dark fleet' and operating under a false flag, has been pursued since it failed to comply with a Coast Guard interception attempt. The US government, under President Trump's directive, aims to disrupt Venezuelan oil exports, which are crucial to President Nicolas Maduro's regime. While there is no immediate urgency to capture the Bella 1, the US has successfully intercepted two other tankers, the Skipper and Centuries, which are now being brought to Texas for seizure of their oil cargoes.

Politics coast-guard sanctions
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KVIA•Dec 23

Trump Urges Maduro to Step Down Amid Ongoing Oil Interception Efforts

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. is actively pursuing the oil tanker Bella 1 off the coast of Venezuela, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to curb Venezuelan oil exports. Trump stated that the U.S. Coast Guard attempted to intercept the vessel, which he claimed was involved in transporting oil from Venezuela. This operation is part of a broader strategy to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with Trump suggesting that it would be wise for Maduro to resign. The U.S. has already seized two other tankers this month as part of its intensified naval presence in the Caribbean. Trump indicated that the seized oil could potentially be added to the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Politics trump coast-guard
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KTSM•Dec 18

Coast Guard to Update Hate Symbol Policy After Noem's Intervention

The U.S. Coast Guard is set to revise its workplace harassment policy to eliminate the use of the term 'potentially divisive' for symbols like swastikas and nooses, which were previously downgraded from hate symbols. This change follows Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's intervention, which she announced via social media. The revised policy is important as it addresses concerns about the impact of such symbols in military environments, aiming to foster a more inclusive workplace. The new language will be officially implemented following the backlash against the initial policy that took effect earlier this week.

Politics hate-symbols coast-guard
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