President Donald Trump says the U.S. “may be having some discussions” with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro sings John Lennon's "Imagine" at rally while U.S. warships patrol Caribbean waters in escalating tensions with Trump administration.

The US plans to designate a Venezuelan drug cartel allegedly led by Nicolas Maduro as a foreign terrorist organization, expanding the legal case for more aggressive action as it masses military assets in the Caribbean after months of deadly boat strikes.

Estados Unidos "podría sostener conversaciones" con el presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro, indicó el domingo el mandatario estadounidense Donald Trump, lo que representa una posible vía diplomática

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro referenced the late Beatles icon during a rally as U.S. warships patrol nearby Caribbean waters, a move Washington says targets drug trafficking. (Credit: AP)

The latest US strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific on Saturday killed three. Tension escalates even as Trump hints at possible talks with Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro.

The United States will designate the Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) on November 24, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Sunday.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized “irresponsible” plans for the United States to hold five days of military drills in Trinidad and Tobago beginning on Sunday.