Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean
Published: 10/17/2025

Venezuelan fishermen like Wilder Fernández fear US strikes on boats in the Caribbean targeting suspected "narco-terrorists" with ties to the Venezuelan government. Amid escalating tensions, concerns for safety at sea have left many fishermen like Fernández hesitant to work, fearing accidental attacks. The fishing industry in Venezuela, already facing challenges like piracy and economic decline, is now also contending with the added risks brought about by the US military presence in the region, raising fears of further instability.



