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EXPLAINERNews|InteractiveWhat military force has the US positioned off Venezuela’s coast?The US has attacked several Venezuelan boats and deployed its largest military buildup in Latin America in decades.

Since August, the United States has increased its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying troops, warships, and aircraft. Military bases in Puerto Rico have been reopened, and drills have been conducted, marking a significant U.S. military presence…

JBy Jonathan PierceOct 25, 20251 min read

Since August, the United States has increased its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying troops, warships, and aircraft. Military bases in Puerto Rico have been reopened, and drills have been conducted, marking a significant U.S. military presence in Latin America.

Beginning in September, the U.S. initiated strikes on Venezuelan boats suspected of drug trafficking. The operations, managed by the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), have resulted in multiple casualties.

SOUTHCOM, based in Doral, Florida, is one of 11 unified combatant commands of the U.S. Department of Defense. It manages operations in Central and South America and the Caribbean, including the defense of the Panama Canal.

The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group forms the core of the U.S. presence, including Navy ships and Marines. This group is equipped for amphibious assaults and rapid reaction missions.

Since August, the United States has increased its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying troops, warships, and aircraft.
Jonathan Pierce · Thehackingpost

The deployment includes an aircraft carrier strike group, consisting of the USS Gerald Ford and accompanying destroyers, increasing the number of warships in the region. These ships are equipped with Tomahawk missiles and advanced defense systems.

The air component includes strategic bombers, F-35 stealth fighters, and MQ-9 Reaper drones. These assets support naval operations and provide surveillance and precision strike capabilities.

Special operations forces are supported by Black Hawk and Little Bird helicopters. Additionally, approximately 10,000 troops have been deployed to Puerto Rico.

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Venezuela has conducted naval and air exercises in response to U.S. operations. The Venezuelan government views these U.S. actions as violations of international law, while the U.S. maintains they are lawful counter-narcotics missions.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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