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US deployment in Caribbean ‘not training’, says defence chief Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks in Puerto Rico come amid escalating tensions with Venezuela in Caribbean.

Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello Urged Citizens to Prepare "On All Fronts" as Hegseth Visits Puerto Rico

Venezuela's Interior, Justice, and Peace Minister Diosdado Cabello urged citizens to be ready "on all fronts" in response to the growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.

Latin Times · Sep 8, 2025

The governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González welcomed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Air Force General Dan Caine

The governor of Puerto Rico, Jenniffer González welcomed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Air Force General Dan Caine today.

Latin Times · Sep 8, 2025

US Sends 10 Fighter Jets To Puerto Rico As Venezuela Tensions Grow

US President Donald Trump is sending 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico as part of his war on drug cartels, sources familiar with the matter told AFP on Friday, as tensions mount with Venezuela over Washington's military build-up in the Caribbean.

International Business Times · Sep 5, 2025

Trump sends 10 stealth fighter planes to Puerto Rico amid war on Caribbean drug cartels

Move comes after US accuses Venezuela of buzzing warship and a deadly US missile strike in Caribbean Sea

The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2025

Trump Ramps Up Anti-Drug Cartel Operations, US Deploys 10 Fighter Jets To Puerto Rico: Report

In a significant escalation of the U.S.’s anti-drug cartel operations, the Trump admin is reportedly deploying 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico, a move that is likely to heighten regional tensions.

Benzinga · Sep 5, 2025

U.S. Reportedly Deploying Fighter Jets To Puerto Rico To Conduct Operations Against Cartels After Strike Against Venezuelan Vessel

The U.S. is deploying 10 fighter jets to a base in Puerto Rico to conduct operations against drug cartels in the region, according to a new report

Latin Times · Sep 5, 2025

Former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez pleads guilty to campaign finance violation

Former Puerto Rico governor Wanda Vázquez has pleaded guilty to a campaign finance violation in a federal case that also allegedly involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

Deal to restructure Puerto Rico power company debt crumbles as some bondholders walk away

A plan to restructure over $9 billion in debt for Puerto Rico's power company has hit a big snag

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Mail mess as Australia Post stamps out US deliveries

Businesses are counting the cost of Australia Post suddenly suspending many deliveries to the US and Puerto Rico because of import tariff rules changes.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025