The White House disputed reports that the administration had identified imminent military targets in Venezuela, saying any announcements would come from President Donald Trump. Media accounts citing anonymous sources said targets tied to drug trafficking and the Cartel de los Soles had been identified,

President Trump’s tough approach to Latin America has showered rewards on some leaders. For others, it’s an unwelcome return to the long history of U.S. intervention.

President Trump’s aides have provided conflicting accounts of what, exactly, they are seeking to achieve, as America’s largest aircraft carrier heads toward the Caribbean region.

A Latin American strongman accused of drug trafficking and rigging elections openly defies the White House despite threats of military action.

The White House gave Republican lawmakers a closed-door briefing on recent military strikes on boats in the Caribbean — excluding Democrats in a move they called “indefensible.”

High-level discussions, underway for days, have explored a variety of military options for Venezuela, people familiar with the matter said.

President Trump said on Friday that he has “sort of made up” his mind when it comes to next steps on Venezuela, as he has held multiple meetings this week with senior military officials on