The “Night Stalkers” are an elite helicopter unit trained to quickly and stealthily enter and exit contested areas—ideal for Saturday’s operation targeting Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

A video of Venezuelans tearing down a large banner of Nicolás Maduro is spreading online in posts claiming it shows celebrations following the Venezuelan leader's ouster by US special forces during a January 3,

WASHINGTON, Jan 3 (Reuters) - At 4:21 on Saturday morning, President Donald Trump sent a message on his Truth Social platform: the United States had carried out a daring mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

The US military has moved a large number of special-operations aircraft, troops and equipment into the Caribbean as President Trump openly considers military action to oust Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.

President Trump nominated Marine Lt. Gen. Frank Donovan to lead U.S. Southern Command as operations expand against drug trafficking and regional security challenges.

Citing US officials, Wall Street Journal says at least 10 CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft flew into region Monday night - Anadolu Ajansı

The United States military’s Southern Command said in December that about 15,000 troops were in the Caribbean region.