Venezuela accuses the U.S. of an undeclared war in the Caribbean.

Venezuela has accused the United States of waging an "undeclared war" in the Caribbean, citing U.S. military deployments including warships, F-35 fighters, and a nuclear submarine as part of an anti-drug operation. The Venezuelan government claims these actions, which include strikes on boats allegedly involved in drug trafficking, have resulted in at least 17 deaths and constitute extrajudicial killings and crimes against humanity. In response, Venezuela held military exercises, urged civilian militia training, and called on the UN Security Council to condemn the U.S. presence, alleging a broader campaign to destabilize its government and seize oil resources. The U.S. has not confirmed specific strike details or evidence linking targeted vessels to drug trafficking, while Venezuela demands a UN investigation amid rising regional tensions.