US Expands Naval Presence in the Caribbean Amid Venezuela Tensions—Is Washington Preparing for Conflict?

In a move that signals deepening US involvement in the Caribbean and heightened tensions near Venezuela, the United States military has deployed additional warships to the region, marking the largest naval buildup since the Gulf War over thirty years ago. The USS Gettysburg, a guided missile cruiser, recently arrived from Norfolk, Virginia, joining another missile cruiser USS Lake Erie already stationed nearby. Alongside these vessels, the USS Gerald Ford—the most advanced aircraft carrier in America’s fleet—is expected to join this formidable force shortly. Why Is America Positioning Its Strongest Fleet So Close to Venezuela? This substantial escalation involves eight warships—including...