US-Venezuela Tensions Soar After Deadly Maritime Strike; Rubio Vows Continued Pressure
US-Venezuela Tensions Soar After Deadly Maritime Strike; Rubio Vows Continued Pressure Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have dramatically escalated following a deadly strike on a vessel U.S. officials claim was transporting drugs from Venezuela. The incident, which the White House reported killed 11 people, has brought the long-standing animosity between the two nations to a critical point, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaling a more aggressive U.S. posture. Rubio, speaking to reporters on Thursday, September 4th, reiterated…