Trump’s 5th Venezuela strike kills six as U.S. military buildup fuels war fears

The U.S. has launched another deadly strike near Venezuela, killing six people in what President Trump called an attack on “narco-terrorists.” It’s the fifth such strike in recent weeks, escalating fears that Washington is inching toward open conflict in the Caribbean. As tensions rise, the Pentagon has announced sweeping new restrictions on journalists, demanding they sign a strict policy banning use of unauthorized information, even if unclassified. Major U.S. outlets have refused to comply, calling it an “information blackout.” Meanwhile, U.S. military activity in the region is surging: guided-missile destroyers, assault ships, and F-35 jets are now patrolling Caribbean waters in the largest deployment in decades. Legal experts warn that Trump’s unilateral strikes, without congressional approval, risk triggering an undeclared war with Venezuela. Caracas has activated emergency defense plans, as Maduro accuses the U.S. of preparing for an invasion under the guise of anti-narcotics operations.