The US seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea, marking the fifth such interception in recent weeks as part of efforts to control Venezuela's oil exports.

Trump announced that ground attacks targeting drug cartels in Mexico are imminent, following maritime operations in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean.

Rapidly increasing offshore oil and gas exploration is making onshore logistics hubs a key factor in the energy strategies of many Caribbean nations.

A US military operation in Venezuela has disrupted air travel in the Caribbean region, with hundreds of flights canceled during peak tourist season.

Leonardo DiCaprio is unable to leave St. Barts island in the Caribbean due to airspace restrictions following a US strike on the South American nation.