United States releases images of military ships heading toward the coast of Venezuela

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US shows images of military ships heading toward Venezuela's coast
US shows images of military ships heading toward Venezuela’s coast (X @SA_Defensa)

The United States has released the first images of warships sent to the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking.

The group, led by the USS Iwo Jima and accompanied by the USS San Antonio and USS Fort Lauderdale, departed from the port of Norfolk, Virginia, carrying about 4,500 military personnel and 2,200 marines. Additionally, three destroyers, the USS Sampson, USS Gravely, and USS Jason Dunham, are expected to reach the Venezuelan coast starting this Thursday, August 28.

In response, Nicolás Maduro’s government announced naval patrols and the use of drones to strengthen surveillance in territorial waters. The Venezuelan president also called for new enlistments for the country’s militias, scheduled for August 29 and 30, aiming to increase the number of combatants to 4.5 million. According to Maduro, this is a “first step” to activate the National Defense System against external “threats.”

The military movement occurs amid diplomatic tensions between Washington and Caracas. The United States had already offered a reward of up to $50 million for information leading to Maduro’s arrest, accused of involvement with drug cartels.

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López rejected the accusations and described the US stance as “cynical” and akin to a “Hollywood Western movie.”

Source: CBN | Photo: X @Osint613 | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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