Recent incidents in the Caribbean have heightened tensions between the United States and Venezuela, with conflicting reports surrounding a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan fishing vessel. U.S. officials claimed that personnel from a Navy ship inspected the boat for drug trafficking, leading to a military operation. In contrast, Venezuela condemned the U.S. for what it described as a hostile occupation and illegal seizure of its fishing vessel, insisting that the boat was returning to shore at the time of the attack. The Venezuelan government asserts that the 11 individuals killed in the strike were not gang members, a claim disputed by U.S. officials who argue that they were targeting drug traffickers. Democratic lawmakers are demanding evidence from the Pentagon to justify the operation, raising legal concerns about the military’s actions in the region. As both nations continue to exchange accusations, the situation in the Caribbean remains precarious.