{"id":6565,"date":"2025-11-01T16:44:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T17:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globaltalenthq.com\/?p=6565"},"modified":"2025-11-03T18:37:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T18:37:01","slug":"us-amassing-16000-troops-off-venezuelan-coast-wapo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globaltalenthq.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/01\/us-amassing-16000-troops-off-venezuelan-coast-wapo\/","title":{"rendered":"US amassing 16,000 troops off Venezuelan coast \u2013 WaPo"},"content":{"rendered":"

The American forces in the area reportedly include eight Navy ships, a special operations vessel, and a nuclear-powered submarine<\/strong><\/p>\n

The US is deploying a massive military contingent to an area near Venezuela, including 10,000 soldiers and 6,000 sailors, the Washington Post has reported. The move may indicate plans to expand regional operations.<\/p>\n

The US has repeatedly accused Venezuela of aiding “narcoterrorists”<\/em> and has imposed sweeping sanctions on the country. The American military has also attacked about a dozen vessels since September, claiming they were used by drug smugglers.<\/p>\n

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has denied the allegations, accusing Washington of “fabricating a new war”<\/em> amid the continuing military buildup.<\/p>\n

According to the Washington Post, eight US Navy warships, a special operations vessel, and a nuclear-powered attack submarine are already in the Caribbean. The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, expected to arrive next week, will reportedly bring with it three more military vessels, with a total of over 4,000 military personnel onboard.<\/p>\n

Additionally, F-35 fighter jets are stationed at a US base in Puerto Rico, the Post reported, citing satellite images.<\/p>\n

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The arrival of the carrier group suggests Washington’s plans could extend beyond a counter-narcotics operation, Ryan Berg, the director of the Americas Program and the Center for Strategic & International Studies, told the outlet. He added that US President Donald Trump has about a month to make “a major decision”<\/em> before the group would need to be redeployed.<\/p>\n

Multiple media outlets have recently reported that the White House was weighing potential military actions in Venezuela. Senator Rick Scott told CBS last Sunday that Maduro’s “days are numbered.”<\/em> The WaPo claimed on Thursday that Washington had already identified some targets, including military facilities allegedly used for drug-smuggling.<\/p>\n

When asked about the reports on Friday, Trump said, “No. It’s not true.”<\/em> Last month, Trump confirmed authorizing the CIA to carry out lethal covert operations in the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The American forces in the area reportedly include eight Navy ships, a special operations vessel, and a nuclear-powered submarine The US is deploying a massive military contingent to an area near Venezuela, including 10,000 soldiers and 6,000 sailors, the Washington Post has reported. The move may indicate plans to expand…<\/p>\n

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