Satellites Find US Aircraft Carrier in Caribbean Waters
Summary
Satellite images have found the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in the Caribbean Sea, near Venezuela. The carrier is part of a U.S. mission called Operation Southern Spear to tackle drug smuggling, amidst tense U.S.-Venezuela relations. Its presence raises questions about its true purpose, with some doubting it is solely for anti-drug activities.Key Facts
- The USS Gerald R. Ford is stationed north of the Gulf of Venezuela.
- It was deployed in November for counter-narcotic operations called Operation Southern Spear.
- The U.S. has increased military activity in the region, with operations involving warplanes and naval forces.
- The aircraft carrier has moved about 380 miles south-southwest of Ponce, Puerto Rico.
- The U.S. military has helped destroy multiple boats in drug-related missions, with 95 fatalities reported since May.
- Critics suggest the carrier's presence may pressure Venezuela beyond anti-drug efforts.
- President Trump has suggested possible military actions against Venezuela.
- The ship operates fighter jets and helicopters and works with B-52 bombers.
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