Venezuela’s Militarization Exercises Expose Washington’s Overreach in the Caribbean

In Caracas, Venezuela recently staged large-scale military exercises aimed at preparing for potential "violence bélica" — armed conflict — amidst claims of an American military presence in the Caribbean that Caracas brands as a looming threat to its regime. But beneath this drama lies a deeper issue: How long will Washington continue to provoke instability right on America’s doorstep instead of defending our own borders? Is U.S. Military Deployment Worth the Risk? The Venezuelan government, led by Nicolás Maduro and supported by staunch loyalists like Pedro Infante and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, has mobilized vast militia forces and professional...