United States Strengthens Military Presence in the Caribbean and Considers Airstrikes in Venezuela

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Estados Unidos reforçam presença militar no Caribe e cogitam ataques aéreos na Venezuela
United States strengthens military presence in the Caribbean and considers airstrikes in Venezuela (X @USNavy)

The United States has increased its military presence in the Caribbean, in an operation aimed at combating drug trafficking originating from Venezuela.

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Satellite images revealed the movement of warships, including the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and a San Antonio-class transport ship, as well as the cruiser USS Lake Erie and an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. The fleet was located about 700 kilometers from Caracas, reinforcing speculation about a possible Marine landing.

Sources linked to the U.S. government reported that Washington is considering the possibility of targeted airstrikes against cartels on Venezuelan territory, using fighter jets or armed drones. The decision, however, has not yet received official approval from President Donald Trump. As part of the preparations, ten F-35 fighters and six MQ-9A Reaper drones were sent to Puerto Rico, from where they can carry out both reconnaissance and attack missions.

U.S. actions have already resulted in direct offensives against maritime drug trafficking. In September, two vessels transporting drugs were destroyed in operations that, according to Trump himself, also caused fatalities. In addition, a secret special operations ship was identified in the region, used as a mobile base for confidential missions.

In response to the escalation, Venezuela conducted military exercises involving air defense systems capable of shooting down enemy aircraft. This movement increases tensions in the region, amid the strengthening of U.S. military presence and the possibility of offensive actions on Venezuelan territory under the pretext of combating drug cartels.

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

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