China backs Venezuela, warns US against ‘bullying’ after second deadly sea raid

China backs Venezuela, warns US against ‘bullying’ after second deadly sea raid

Venezuela’s foreign minister said Wednesday that China pledged support for Caracas’ efforts to preserve peace in the Caribbean, quoting Ambassador Lan Hu as saying Beijing stood “in solidarity” as Washington pressed ahead with military strikes on boats it claimed were carrying drugs. Foreign Minister Yván Gil met with Lan in Caracas and described the message…

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Vessel struck by US military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela came after the vessel had turned around and was heading back to shore, raising fresh questions as members of Congress are demanding more information about the provocative attack. National security officials acknowledged during a closed briefing…

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