America’s risky gunboat diplomacy around Venezuela
A botched military operation against Maduro could have unintended consequences
A botched military operation against Maduro could have unintended consequences

Military build-up and push for regime change echo centuries of armed intervention by the US in Latin America

Multiple attacks targeted military, transport and communication sites in Caracas and Venezuela’s north

Few will mourn Maduro’s ousting, but its manner sets a dangerous precedent

Navy deployment to Caribbean may be used to put pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

Deadly hit was the second such manoeuvre in the area in as many weeks

Deployment of warships and thousands of sailors prompts Nicolás Maduro to call up militia