Retired Colonel Warns of “Force Protection Nightmare” if US Troops Deploy in Venezuela
Following the successful extraction of Nicolas Maduro, President Trump has not ruled out deploying U.S. ground troops in Venezuela, emphasizing a commitment to ensuring the country is “run properly” and promising to rebuild its oil infrastructure. Concerns remain about potential resistance and the possibility of a prolonged counterinsurgency, as the remaining leaders of Maduro’s regime have vowed to resist foreign military presence. Should an insurgency occur, a larger U.S. military presence than currently deployed in the Caribbean would likely be required to protect U.S. assets and personnel.
John Q. Hosedrinker