The United States has significantly reinforced its military presence in the Caribbean, near Venezuela, by sending a combination of warships, nuclear submarines, and aircraft.
Since August, at least eight US ships, including the destroyers USS Sampson and USS Gravely, the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, the guided missile cruiser USS Erie, and the nuclear submarine USS Newport News, have been deployed to the region. Additionally, P-8 reconnaissance aircraft have been positioned in the Caribbean to monitor maritime traffic and suspicious activities.
In the air sector, Washington sent 10 F-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico in September. These fifth-generation fighter jets, capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,953 km/h, enhance the US Air Force’s rapid response capabilities.
These deployments come amid operations to intercept vessels suspected of drug trafficking, with recent attacks in the Caribbean resulting in the deaths of dozens of people.
The mobilization of the maritime and air fleets is part of the US strategy to combat drug trafficking in the region, a priority for the Trump administration. US officials point out that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is reportedly at the head of the Cartel de los Soles, classified as a narcoterrorist organization.
The presence of submarines, destroyers, cruisers, and fighters demonstrates not only a surveillance and intervention effort but also a show of strategic force in response to the escalating tensions between the two countries.
Source: G1 | Photo: X @USNavy | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
