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Venezuela Conducts Military Drills to Guard Coast Against U.S. Covert Threats
Venezuela is conducting military exercises in response to the United States increased military presence, including an aircraft carrier, aimed at thwarting potential covert operations.
- On Saturday, Venezuelas Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino announced military exercises to safeguard the coast against possible covert operations amid U.S. military escalation.
- The Pentagon has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford as part of Washingtons expanded military presence in the Caribbean, raising tensions in the region.
- These military exercises in Caracas signal Venezuelas readiness to counter potential threats from the United States and its intelligence apparatus, including the Central Intelligence Agency.
Why It Matters
This development highlights the escalating military tensions between Venezuela and the United States, reflecting broader geopolitical struggles in the Caribbean and the implications for regional security and stability.