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South American teams Bolivia and Venezuela secured notable wins, with Bolivia defeating Brazil 1-0 and Venezuela losing to Colombia 6-3. Portugal and Norway achieved important victories in European qualifiers, while Jamaica and Honduras lead their regional groups. The qualification race for the 2026 World Cup continues with key matches across continents.
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The US has increased military activity near Venezuela, including deploying warships and conducting strikes on boats suspected of drug trafficking. Venezuela accuses the US of an undeclared war, while the US claims anti-drug operations. Maduro prepares for potential conflict amid rising tensions. The situation remains highly volatile today, October 7, 2025.
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Recent US military strikes in Caribbean waters targeting suspected drug traffickers have sparked regional tensions, with Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago raising concerns over potential civilian casualties and regional stability. The US claims the strikes disrupt drug routes, but local communities suspect civilian deaths, fueling diplomatic disputes.
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The US has increased military presence in the Caribbean, deploying the USS Gerald Ford and other warships to Trinidad and Tobago for training exercises amid ongoing tensions with Venezuela. The move follows recent strikes on alleged drug traffickers and regional diplomatic protests.
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Since September, the US has conducted at least 18 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, killing over 60 people. The operations, authorized by President Trump, aim to target narcotics but face legal and international criticism for potential extrajudicial killings.
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The US has deployed the USS Gravely and is moving the USS Gerald R Ford closer to Venezuela amid rising tensions. The US claims to target drug trafficking boats linked to Maduro, who denies these allegations. Regional reactions are mixed, with concerns over increased military presence and regional stability.
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Volker Turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, called for an investigation into US military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, citing violations of international law. The strikes, justified by the US as anti-drug efforts, have resulted in at least 61 deaths since September, sparking global concern.
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On November 2, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military intervention in Nigeria if the government fails to stop attacks on Christians. He ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible action and announced the suspension of U.S. aid. Nigeria's government denies religious intolerance, emphasizing constitutional protections for all faiths. The U.S. re-designated Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" for religious freedom violations.
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The US has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford and additional military assets to the Caribbean amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. The US claims the deployment aims to combat drug trafficking, but Venezuela and regional allies see it as a threat to sovereignty. Diplomatic and military tensions are rising.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford and other warships arrived in Latin America as part of a US military build-up, claiming to target drug trafficking but seen by many as a pressure tactic against Venezuela's Maduro. Since September, US strikes have killed at least 80 people in suspected drug operations.