US military deployment
US-Venezuela Military Tensions Escalate as USS Gerald R Ford Deploys to Latin America
Nov 13, 2025 12:39 am CST
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has arrived in Latin America amid rising tensions with Venezuela, which has announced its own "massive" military deployment in response. The US claims the naval presence aims to counter drug trafficking, while Caracas fears it disguises regime change intentions. This military standoff has drawn reactions from Colombia, which suspended intelligence sharing with Washington, and Russia, which condemned US strikes on boats as "unacceptable."
Venezuela's Maduro Prepares State of Emergency Declaration Amid Rising U.S. Military Presence in Caribbean
Sep 30, 2025 04:35 am CST
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is poised to declare a state of emergency in response to perceived U.S. military threats, as American naval forces increase their presence in the Caribbean. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez revealed that special powers have been prepared allowing Maduro to act swiftly on defense matters, following U.S. operations that have already destroyed suspected drug vessels and resulted in multiple fatalities in the region.