Tension in the Caribbean: U.S. fleet pressures Maduro and attack leaves 11 dead

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Tension in the Caribbean: US fleet pressures Maduro and attack leaves 11 dead
Tension in the Caribbean: US fleet pressures Maduro and attack leaves 11 dead (Truth Social @realDonaldTrump / X @SA_Defensa)

The United States released images of warships positioned in the Caribbean, near Venezuela, as part of an announced operation to combat drug trafficking.

The vessels include the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, the dock ships USS San Antonio and USS Fort Lauderdale, along with destroyers and a nuclear submarine. Despite the official White House narrative, experts claim that the military power mobilized is more aligned with a potential military offensive than with operations against cartels.

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro reacted to the movements, stating that the country is ready for an “armed struggle” if attacked. In recent statements, Maduro described the US military presence as the greatest threat to Latin America in the last century and stated that Venezuela would not bow to external pressures. According to the Caracas government, the US fleet has more than a thousand missiles, along with troops and vehicles prepared for amphibious landings.

The escalation of tensions took a new turn after Donald Trump released a video showing US military forces attacking a vessel in the Caribbean, allegedly linked to the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua. The US government claims the boat was carrying drugs, resulting in the death of 11 crew members, who were classified as “terrorists.” Trump held Maduro responsible for the incident and reinforced accusations that the Venezuelan president leads criminal and terrorist networks linked to drug trafficking.

“Tren de Aragua is a Foreign Terrorist Organization, operating under the control of Nicolás Maduro, responsible for mass killings, trafficking, and acts of violence and terror in the United States and the Western Hemisphere. The attack occurred while the terrorists were at sea in international waters transporting illegal narcotics, destined for the United States”.

While the White House maintains its narrative of combating international trafficking, analysts point out that the military scale of the operation suggests the possibility of direct intervention against Venezuela. Reports from the American press suggest that Trump asked his advisors for action options against Caracas, which increases the perceived risk in the region. In response, the Venezuelan government has been reinforcing its military defenses, calling on soldiers and militias to prepare for a potential confrontation.

Source: G1 | Photo: Truth Social @realDonaldTrump / X @SA_Defensa | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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