Is it safe to travel to the Caribbean right now? Everything you need to know, according to the US State Department

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Boats in the waters of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela.
The Caribbean offers hundreds of tourist destinations across its many islands and coasts.

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Nicolás Maduro in custody somehow became free marketing for Nike Tech

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Nicolás Maduro wore a gray Nike Tech outfit in a January 3 picture posted by Donald Trump.

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Maps show the scale of the Caribbean air travel chaos — and how airlines are adding extra flights to rescue passengers

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Boeing 777-300 ER N789AN American Airlines
American Airlines added 43 extra flights, including some on a Boeing 777-300, the largest plane in its fleet.

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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry says markets are missing a trick as the Venezuela raid just 'changed the game'

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Photo collage featuring Michael Burry
Michael Burry, the investor of "The Big Short" fame.

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Here's what the smartest people in foreign policy, business, and economics are saying about Trump's raid on Venezuela

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President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.
President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.

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Venezuela updates: Flights to the Caribbean resume on Sunday

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Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions were heard in Caracas on January 3, 2026.
A fire at Venezuela's Fuerte Tiuna military facility in Caracas.

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Here are the countries with the most oil reserves, and where Venezuela ranks

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A view of the "El Palito" oil refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.

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What is Delta Force? The elite US special ops unit reported to be at the center of the raid to capture Venezuela's Maduro

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US Army Special Forces soldiers.
The US Army has several special operations forces. Delta Force is among its most elite.

US Army

Trump hinted at US troops guarding Venezuela's oil. Putting boots on the ground has its own risks.

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US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.
US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.

AFP

Thousands of travelers stranded as US strikes on Venezuela push airlines out of Caribbean airspace

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An aerial view of the eastern shore of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico has put incentives in place to attract mainland Americans and other foreigners to stay long-term.

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