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U.S. Military Actions Near Venezuela
Multiple outlets report a sharp U.S. military buildup in and around the Caribbean near Venezuela, tied to an intensified campaign against drug-trafficking boats.
“The U.S. Southern Command has deployed Navy ships, stealth F-35 jets, B-1 bombers, and electronic warfare aircraft to the region, conducting operations aimed at disrupting illicit drug trafficking.”
Latin American outlet O Globo reports the U.S. Southern Command has deployed Navy ships, stealth F-35 jets, B-1 bombers, and electronic warfare aircraft to the region.
O Globo also notes Venezuela’s charge that Washington is manufacturing a conflict to justify an invasion.
Western mainstream sources describe concurrent lethal strikes.
AP News notes a recent strike in the eastern Pacific that killed four people amid an increased naval presence.
1News adds the U.S. deployed an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean while destroying multiple suspected drug boats.
West Asian coverage tallies the scope of the operations.
Al Jazeera says that since September 2, the U.S. military has carried out at least 14 strikes resulting in at least 61 confirmed deaths.
CNN reports the 14th strike resulted in 61 deaths across 15 vessels under a classified legal rationale.
Trinidad and Tobago Military Alert
Trinidad and Tobago has mobilized its forces amid the U.S.–Venezuela confrontation.
Multiple sources report the government placed its forces on high or general alert, recalling troops and canceling leaves.
DW reports the Armed Forces were put on “general alert,” with troops recalled to barracks and “panic among residents” after U.S. warships moved into the Caribbean.
Folha de S.Paulo links Port of Spain’s mobilization to the US deployment of a missile warship near Venezuelan waters and notes Venezuela’s retaliation by suspending an energy agreement.
O Antagonista adds that Caracas declared Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister persona non grata and suspended gas supply agreements, citing joint exercises with the USS Gravely.
CartaCapital similarly notes joint U.S.–Trinidad and Tobago naval drills that Venezuela condemned.
The Trinidad Guardian captures local unease, citing a three-month State of Emergency approval seen as overlapping with geopolitical pressures and silence from the defence minister on the alert status.
Venezuela's Military Alliances
Caracas has moved to counter what it calls U.S. provocation by seeking deeper military ties with Russia, China, and Iran.
“In response, Venezuela has sought to strengthen its defense ties with Russia, China, and Iran, while accusing the U.S. of plotting to overthrow Maduro and manufacturing a conflict to justify an invasion.”
The Venezuelan government denounces the U.S. presence as a plot to change its regime.
O Globo reports that Venezuela is strengthening its defense ties with Russia, China, and Iran while accusing Washington of manufacturing a conflict.
TRT World, citing internal U.S. documents reported by the Washington Post, states that Maduro has requested radar systems, aircraft repairs, and possibly missile supplies.
Iran is providing drones and GPS-jamming technology to Venezuela.
The report also notes Russia's concern and increased vigilance by Trinidad and Tobago.
Al-Jazeera Net highlights Maduro's claim that the U.S. is using anti-drug operations as a pretext for regime change and to seize oil resources.
Türkiye Today adds that former U.S. President Trump authorized expanded military deployments, including submarines and warships, off Venezuela's coast.
In response, Maduro is seeking urgent aid from Russia, China, and Iran.