Venezuela Deploys Troops as US Warships Enter Caribbean

Venezuela has mobilized military units and amassed weapons in response to the U.S. deployment of warships in the Caribbean under the Trump administration, which President Nicolás Maduro claims aims to oust him. This military buildup, described as “prolonged resistance,” includes guerrilla tactics at over 280 locations. The U.S. Navy’s USS Gerald R. Ford has entered the region to enhance efforts against drug trafficking, while Venezuela struggles with resource shortages. Russia has expressed readiness to assist Venezuela amid rising tensions.

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