Trump seeks to ‘scare the pants off’ Maduro with military buildup

Trump seeks to ‘scare the pants off’ Maduro with military buildup

Trump administration's military buildup in the Caribbean aims to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, experts say.

US Military Officials To Sign non-disclosure agreements For Latin America Mission

The carrier strike group adds another roughly 10,000 troops and enormous firepower to a buildup that already includes guided missile destroyers, F-35 fighter jets, a nuclear submarine and around 6,500 troops. The Pentagon has not explained why such firepower is required for the counter-narcotics operations. "These military assets are moving forward to deal with a country that's got blood on its hands when it comes to Americans by flooding our …

US continues military buildup in Caribbean, increasing pressure on Venezuela – National & International News – TUE 28Oct2025

US continues military buildup in Caribbean, increasing pressure on Venezuela. Jamaica, Cuba face one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded.   US continues military buildup in Caribbean, increasing pressure on Venezuela The US has sent even more military assets into the southern Caribbean in a show of force against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The guided missile destroyer USS Gravely arrived over the weekend in Trinidad and Tobag…