Summary
Venezuela’s military is conducting exercises across the country amid increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. The U.S. has deployed its largest aircraft carrier to the area.
Key Facts
- Venezuela's military is carrying out nation-wide drills.
- The exercises are meant to test war readiness.
- The United States is increasing its military forces in the Caribbean.
- The U.S. has sent its largest aircraft carrier to the region.
- The drills by Venezuela coincided with the U.S. military build-up.
