U.S. deploys aircraft carrier to waters off South America in major military escalation
Summary
The U.S. military is sending the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to waters off South America to increase efforts against drug trafficking. This move is part of an escalation of U.S. military activities in the region, which includes addressing operations linked to drug gangs based in Venezuela. The deployment aims to enhance the monitoring and disruption of illegal activities affecting U.S. security and prosperity.Key Facts
- The U.S. is deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group to South America.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized this move to combat illegal activities.
- The USS Ford was last reported to be in Croatia's port in the Adriatic Sea.
- The aircraft carrier has five destroyers in its group, with one in the Arabian Sea and another in the Red Sea.
- Nearly 4,500 additional sailors, plus aircraft squadrons, will join the deployment if the full strike group arrives.
- There are already 6,000 U.S. personnel on eight warships in the region.
- Tropical Storm Melissa is present in the central Caribbean and could become a hurricane.
- Recent U.S. military strikes targeted drug-running boats, linked to the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela.
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