US Flexes Military Muscles at Venezuela
Summary
U.S. military aircraft are flying near Venezuelan airspace as part of efforts to increase pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. The operations are linked to a broader campaign aimed at stopping drug trafficking and challenging Maduro's leadership. Defense activities include exercises from a U.S. aircraft carrier to test Venezuela's defenses.Key Facts
- U.S. military planes, including fighter jets and bombers, are flying near Venezuela.
- Exercises are operating from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.
- The U.S. aims to disrupt drug trafficking and challenges the leadership of Nicolás Maduro.
- President Trump does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader.
- The U.S. military actions are part of Operation Southern Spear.
- Since early September, 80 people have died in U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats.
- The U.S. officially designates the Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization effective November 24.
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