Rising US-Venezuela Tensions Spark Military Showdowns in the Caribbean
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The US has deployed a significant naval and air force presence in the Caribbean amid rising tensions with Venezuela, including a recent strike on a drug vessel and increased military activity, as the US aims to counter drug trafficking and assert influence in the region, while Venezuela warns of armed responses.
- A Rapid U.S. Military Buildup in the Caribbean: What to Know The New York Times
- Venezuelan military jets buzz US Navy ship in 'highly provocative' move, Pentagon says Fox News
- As US tensions rise, Venezuelans keep calm and carry on – but whisper hopes of change CNN
- Defense Dept. warns Venezuela after its jets buzz U.S. Navy destroyer The Washington Post
- Venezuelan fighter jets flew over U.S. Navy ship in "show of force" CBS News
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