By Marco Cacciati In the latest sign of rising tensions between Washington and Caracas, the USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest warship, arrived in the Caribbean on November 16, drawing near Venezuelan territorial waters.

American adversaries are unlikely to help President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela fend off a concerted attack. But they have made toppling him harder.

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

President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.

The Trump administration has framed the operations as part of a counter-narcotics campaign. It alleges that some drug vessels are operated by cartel-linked groups with ties to Venezuela’s regime.

Democracy after Maduro is possible but is hardly the only possible result — and it’s certainly not the most likely.

The effort would invoke the War Powers Act, which expedites action on measures limiting the president’s war-making authority. It faces long odds in the G.O.P.-led House.

Three people were killed, according to the military's announcement, which didn't provide evidence that the boat was transporting drugs.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in days, a flex of American military power not seen in Latin America for generations.

The U.S. continues to increase pressure on Venezuela as it builds up military presence in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more details.