The deployment of a US amphibious intervention force with 2,200 Marines aboard shatters Washington’s flimsy claims that it was engaged in counter-narcotics activity.

The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela called on American citizens or residents to not travel or stay in the South American country as troops move near its coast

The move appears to be an escalation in conflicts between the U.S. and Venezuela’s Maduro regime as Trump continues an aggressive effort to combat Latin American cartels. Reuters is reporting that around 4,000 Marines and others could potentially be deployed to the Caribbean region as well.

In addition to all of the challenges faced with competing in the Little League Baseball World Series, one team has had to traverse the event with less support than the rest. The Latin America team, which is composed of Cardenales Little League based in Barquisimeto,

China reacted to the deployment of U.S. assets off the Venezuelan coast, saying it opposes "the use of force or threats in international relations"

COMMENTARY President Trump is reviving a longstanding U.S. urge to have the military fight the hemisphere's drug cartels — but history suggests sending troops to take down traffickers usually ends badly.

Once Santa Cruz, Aruba scored its first run in the top of the first inning, the Caribbean Regional champions were able to settle down any nerves they may have had. By the third inning, those nerves were dashed.