The U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier arrived in waters near Latin America on Tuesday, expanding the American military’s buildup as the Trump administration seeks to ratchet up the pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

A carrier strike group has arrived at a location within the U.S. Southern Command's control amid tensions with Venezuela and drug cartels.

The arrival of the carrier bolsters the already extensive deployment of American forces in the region. Britain will cease sharing some intelligence with the U.S. because of concerns over boat strikes.

Foreign Minister Yvan Gil warns that any attack on his country would be an "aggression against the entire region."

The carrier is holding more than 4,000 sailors and aircraft being used in the efforts to counter drug trafficking.

Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.

Faced with the prospect of armed conflict with the United States, Venezuela’s government seems to be encouraging citizens to spy on each other by using a revamped mobile application to report suspicious people or activities.

This article analyzes Venezuela’s crisis through the intersecting lenses of international law, military strategy, and regional security. Drawing on UN, ICC, IACHR, and DEA data, it shows how Venezuela’s militarized governance,