US aircraft carrier approaches Venezuela

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier, is set to arrive off the coast of Venezuela, signaling a significant display of American military power in Latin America. While the mission, dubbed Operation Southern Spear, is officially aimed at counterdrug efforts, experts suggest it may also serve to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down. Venezuela has mobilized its military in response, preparing to confront perceived threats. This deployment raises tensions in the region, indicating a potential shift in U.S. military strategy.

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