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U.S. Sends Missile Cruiser and Attack Sub to Caribbean as Venezuela Mobilizes at Sea and Border

Washington says the buildup targets designated narcoterrorist networks.

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The USS Iwo Jima, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy takes part in the NATO exercise Trident Juncture 2018 near Trondheim, Norway, on October 29, 2018. - Trident Juncture 2018, is a NATO-led military exercise held in Norway from 25 October to 7 November 2018. The exercise is the largest of its kind in Norway since the 1980s. Around 50,000 participants from NATO and partner countries, some 250 aircraft, 65 ships and up to 10,000 vehicles take part in the exercise. The main goal of Trident Juncture is allegedly to train the NATO Response Force and to test the alliance's defence capability. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

Overview

  • Two U.S. sources said the USS Lake Erie and USS Newport News were ordered to the southern Caribbean to augment an amphibious group near Venezuela carrying about 4,500 personnel.
  • Venezuela announced naval patrols with larger ships and drones plus riverine units, and said more than 15,000 security forces will reinforce the border with Colombia.
  • Caracas lodged a formal complaint at the United Nations, calling the U.S. deployments a grave regional threat and highlighting the planned presence of a nuclear‑powered attack submarine under the Tlatelolco framework.
  • The U.S. posture builds on recent terrorist designations for groups including the Cártel de los Soles and Tren de Aragua and a reward increased to $50 million for information on Nicolás Maduro.
  • U.S. officials point to growing partner support, with Argentina and France moving in step with anti‑drug efforts, while officials have not publicly confirmed detailed timelines for ship arrivals.