Overall Highlights

• Tensions between the US and Venezuela are escalating, particularly following US military maneuvers near Venezuelan waters.
• Venezuela’s government, led by Maduro, is denouncing US actions as aggressive and based on false narratives.
• The US is intensifying its military presence in the Caribbean, indicating a potential for increased conflict.
• Both sides are framing the situation as a struggle against narcotrafficking, but with differing narratives on responsibility and justification.

Venezuelan Perspective (Venezuelan Sources)

• US military aircraft have been reported flying near Venezuelan coasts, raising alarms about potential aggression.
• Maduro claims that US actions are based on ’lies’ and will not succeed in undermining Venezuela.
• Venezuelan sources report that US fighter jets have entered Venezuelan airspace, marking an escalation in hostilities.
• Maduro’s administration is preparing for possible military confrontations as tensions rise.

United States Perspective (United States Sources)

• The US has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, which is part of a broader strategy to combat drug trafficking linked to Venezuela.
• US military operations are increasing in the Caribbean, with reports of fighter jets being deployed to the region.
• Trump has announced that ground attacks against Venezuela could commence, indicating a shift in US military strategy.
• US media highlight the economic impact on Venezuela due to the seizure of oil tankers and falling oil exports.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [es-VE] Imágenes | Estas son las cuatro aeronaves de combate militar de Estados Unidos que habrían sobrevolado cerca de las costas de Venezuela - ELTIEMPO.COM (12/13/2025)
2. [es-VE] Donald Trump declara que los ataques terrestres están “comenzando” y “no necesariamente tienen que ser en Venezuela” - Semana.com (12/13/2025)
3. [es-VE] Venezuela - Estados Unidos HOY, EN VIVO: últimas noticias del conflicto entre Maduro y Trump, este 12 de diciembre - Clarin.com (12/13/2025)
4. [es-VE] Al menos 5 aviones de combate de Estados Unidos que sobrevolaban cerca de las costas de Venezuela habrían apagado radares - ELTIEMPO.COM (12/13/2025)
5. [es-VE] Un caza F-18 de la Fuerza Aérea de EEUU sobrevoló por primera vez el espacio aéreo de Venezuela - Infobae (12/13/2025)
6. [es-VE] Estados Unidos. Trump endurece la ofensiva antidrogas en Venezuela: confirmó bombardeos en tierra - La Voz del Interior (12/13/2025)
7. [es-VE] Tensión entre EE.UU. y Venezuela, en vivo: última hora de Maduro, Machado, Trump y más - CNN en Español (12/13/2025)
8. [es-VE] Maduro dice que las “fórmulas de mentiras” no funcionarán “jamás” sobre Venezuela - ABC (12/13/2025)
9. [es-VE] Donald Trump anunció una nueva etapa en la ofensiva contra el narcotráfico en Venezuela: “Comenzarán los bombardeos en tierra” - Infobae (12/13/2025)
10. [es-VE] Maduro dice que las “fórmulas de mentiras” no funcionarán “jamás” sobre Venezuela - Infobae (12/13/2025)
11. [en-US] Venezuela oil exports reportedly fall sharply after US seizure of tanker - The Guardian (12/13/2025)
12. [en-US] US seized tanker near Venezuela just as warrant was set to expire, court document shows - KFGO (12/13/2025)
13. [en-US] Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by U.S. Was Part of Effort to Finance Cuba - The New York Times (12/13/2025)
14. [en-US] U.S. Pours More Firepower Into the Caribbean as Trump Ramps Up Threats - The Wall Street Journal (12/13/2025)
15. [en-US] Venezuela-US tensions spike after tanker seizure as oil exports fall - TRT World (12/13/2025)
16. [en-US] CBS News’ Scott MacFarlane breaks down U.S.-Venezuela tensions - WIFR (12/13/2025)
17. [en-US] Vermont-based fighter wing deploying to Caribbean amid tensions with Venezuela, US senator says - The Boston Globe (12/12/2025)
18. [en-US] Venezuela-US tensions spike in wake of seized tanker as Nobel winner vows change - Reuters (12/12/2025)
19. [en-US] US admiral leading US troops in Latin America steps down - Reuters (12/12/2025)
20. [en-US] US forces stormed cargo ship travelling from China to Iran: Report - Al Jazeera (12/12/2025)