Venezuela’s Military Push in Caribbean Waters Masks Growing Regional Instability and Threats to U.S. Security
As Venezuela intensifies its military presence in the Caribbean under the guise of fighting narcotrafficking, Washington’s legitimate security concerns grow amid threats and destabilizing actions that undermine regional peace and American sovereignty.
In a move that demands scrutiny from an America First perspective, Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López recently announced the deployment of "larger vessels" and expanded military patrols across Caribbean waters as part of their so-called ‘Operation Lightning Catatumbo’ aimed at combating drug trafficking. This bolstered presence along Venezuela’s maritime borders including drones, infantry patrols, and naval assets, especially near Colombia, signals more than just a routine security operation—it exacerbates instability right on America’s doorstep. Is Venezuela’s Military Expansion Truly About Narcotics Control? The Venezuelan government insists this operation targets illicit drug flow. Yet facts reveal a different story: Washington...
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