Tensions between the US and Venezuela are reaching dangerous levels. Over the weekend, US forces chased a suspected sanctions-violating oil tanker in the Caribbean. President Trump has launched a full-scale blockade on Venezuela—and now says he’s not ruling out war. With dozens of vessels already struck and Caracas deploying naval escorts, the risk of direct conflict is rising. Is this about oil sanctions, or is a military confrontation looming? As Trump doubles down and Maduro digs in, the world watches a standoff that could escalate fast.

The sheriff’s office said the escape was discovered “during a routine security check, which revealed the inmates missing.”

The takeover came after the leader of a notorious criminal gang disappeared from jail.

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