U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Vessels The map traces reported U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats in Caribbean and South American waters, revealing a widening maritime conflict whose motives remain disputed. (more) 2025 U.S. Strikes on Venezuelan Vessels: When Washington’s War on Drugs Reaches Venezuela’s Shores Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/event/2025-US-Strikes-on-Venezuelan-Vessels Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Written by Katie Angell Katie Angell is Associate Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, covering topics related to Latin America. She holds an MA from Vanderbilt University and is pursuing a PhD in Political Science. Katie Angell Fact-checked by Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Oct. 23, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Since early September 2025 the United States military, under Pres. Donald Trump, has conducted a series of lethal strikes on small civilian boats operating in or near Venezuelan waters. As of mid-October, seven such operations have been reported, resulting in at least 32 deaths. The U.S. government has said the campaign is intended to dismantle “narco-terrorist” networks allegedly tied to Venezuelan criminal groups and senior officials—a charge Venezuelan Pres. Nicolás Maduro vehemently denies. U.S. Strikes...

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