Venezuela’s Militancy Escalates Amid U.S. Caribbean Deployment: A Clear Threat to Regional Stability

In a troubling escalation that underscores the risks posed by rogue regimes to regional security, Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López recently declared that the Bolivarian National Armed Forces are increasingly prepared to deliver a "decisive response" to anyone daring to "aggress" the nation. While framed as patriotism, these belligerent statements come amid heightened Venezuelan apprehension over legitimate U.S. military operations aimed at combating narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean—operations vital for safeguarding American borders and interests. What Does Venezuela’s Defiance Mean for America? The Venezuelan regime, led by Nicolás Maduro and fiercely loyalists like Diosdado Cabello, openly embrace militarization under...