Venezuela Launches Massive Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.

Venezuela launched extensive military drills to safeguard its airspace against potential threats from the United States, following tensions heightened by Donald Trumps order to deploy warships in the Caribbean.

• On Tuesday, Venezuela commenced large-scale military exercises aimed at reinforcing its airspace defenses in light of escalating tensions with the United States.
• The drills were initiated after the United States, under Donald Trump’s administration, dispatched warships to the Caribbean, raising concerns in Venezuela regarding possible foreign aggression.
• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro emphasized the importance of these military maneuvers, which also involved local militia forces to bolster national defense capabilities.