USS Fort Lauderdale returns to the Caribbean in new U.S. military deployment

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USS Fort Lauderdale returns to the Caribbean in new U.S. military movement
USS Fort Lauderdale returns to the Caribbean in new U.S. military movement (X @daopz)

The amphibious assault ship USS Fort Lauderdale is returning to the Caribbean to reinforce the American naval group led by the USS Iwo Jima, as part of an expanded anti-drug operation also targeting the regime of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.

This movement comes amid an increase in the U.S. military presence in the region, with warships, a nuclear submarine, and even the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford heading there. In addition to naval forces, the U.S. has been strengthening its bases in Puerto Rico, including the installation of new radar systems and ammunition depots.

Despite the mobilization, President Donald Trump has not clearly defined the real objective of the operation. In a recent interview, he denied immediate war plans against Venezuela but stated that the country “has treated the U.S. badly” and hinted that Maduro’s days in power are numbered. Russia, an ally of Caracas, has criticized the American military presence in the Caribbean and expressed support for Venezuelan sovereignty, while Russian planes have been seen landing in the South American country.

At the same time, the U.S. government is reportedly developing plans to send special forces and intelligence agents to Mexico, aiming to attack drug cartels through drone strikes and covert operations. This operation, still in the planning stage, would be unprecedented on Mexican soil and could expand U.S. military involvement on two simultaneous fronts in Latin America: one against drug trafficking and another focused on exerting pressure on Maduro’s regime.

Source: The War Zone | Photo: X @daopz | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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