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

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Three U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers have been deployed off the coast of Venezuela as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to combat drug cartels in Latin America.

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"

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Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro called on friendly countries to "unite" to defend its "right to sovereignty, peace and self-determination" as U.S. warships move off its coast

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.