US EditionVenezuela deploys warships, drones as US destroyers draw near
The U.S. has sent three warships and 4,000 Marines to the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking, while Venezuela deployed warships and drones to defend its sovereignty amid rising tensions.
- Venezuela deployed warships and drones to patrol its coastline following the arrival of three US destroyers in the region.
- Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino stated there is a significant drone deployment and naval patrols along the Caribbean coast.
- The US is sending two additional ships to the Caribbean to combat drug cartels, according to a US source.
- Caracas has requested the United Nations to intervene by demanding the cessation of US military deployment.
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Defense Minister of Venezuela: US Military Deployment Is Not to Combat Narco-Trafficking but to Attack Venezuela
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Why Trump Is Deploying US Warships Near Venezuela
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The Straits TimesUS-Venezuela tensions rise as US warships arrive in Southern Caribbean
By Idrees Ali
Venezuela builds up border security in response to deployment of US warships
Venezuela on Monday announced the deployment of 15,000 troops to the Colombia border to fight drug trafficking amid accusations from Washington that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is heading a cocaine-trafficking cartel. Three US warships have been deployed to Venezuela’s coast to step up pressure on Maduro. France24 International Affairs commentator Douglas Herbert explains.
In response to the deployment of US military forces in the Caribbean, the Venezuelan President announced the mobilization of 4.5 million militiamen, and sent warships and drones into his territorial waters.
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