US Warship Enters Latin American Waters Amidst Rising Venezuela Tensions
The USS Gerald R Ford, the U.S. Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier, has arrived in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility, escalating military tensions with Venezuela. This deployment, along with other U.S. warships, a submarine, and aircraft, represents a significant military buildup, purportedly aimed at combating drug trafficking. In response, the Venezuelan government has also mobilized its military, viewing the U.S. presence as a major threat and accusing the U.S. of fabricating a new war. Meanwhile, regional leaders have responded cautiously, with a summit declaration rejecting the use of force, though some nations, like Venezuela, are holding a firm line against the U.S. presence.
John Q. Hosedrinker