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Overview
- U.S. Southern Command released footage of Marines conducting live-fire boat operations in the Caribbean and promoted forces as “lethal and ready.”
- Trinidad and Tobago ordered a Level One alert with troops recalled to bases after the USS Gravely held joint exercises near Venezuelan waters.
- President Trump said “no” when asked if he is considering attacks on Venezuela, pushing back on reports that officials identified targets and that an offensive was approved.
- The U.S. buildup includes multiple warships, F-35 fighters in Puerto Rico, bombers and electronic-warfare aircraft, while a maritime campaign since September has killed at least 61 people.
- Venezuela suspended gas agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, labeled its prime minister persona non grata, and sought defense support from Russia, China and Iran.