Trump revives gunboat diplomacy in Venezuela stand-off
Military build-up and push for regime change echo centuries of armed intervention by the US in Latin America
Military build-up and push for regime change echo centuries of armed intervention by the US in Latin America

A botched military operation against Maduro could have unintended consequences

Objective of US mission has shifted from fighting drug traffickers to regime change

Rally in defaulted debt has gained pace with US military build-up in Caribbean

Move opens diplomatic path as aircraft carrier strike group arrives in Caribbean Sea

Twin-island nation has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump’s campaign against alleged drug traffickers

US president shifts tone on interim government as he takes a more conciliatory approach to opposition