The arrival of an American aircraft carrier. Venezuela announces the implementation of a military deployment "huge"

Drug smuggling

Since August, Washington has maintained a military presence in the Caribbean Sea that includes six warships, stressing that it aims to combat drug smuggling into its territory.

Twenty air strikes on ships that the United States suspected of carrying drugs resulted in the deaths of at least 76 people.

On the other hand, Venezuela considers that the American administration Used drug trafficking as an excuse to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro"Changing the regime by force" And the seizure of the country’s oil.

Tension in the Caribbean

Maduro has called several times for dialogue, but confirms that he is ready to defend himself, and has continually opposed military activities inside the country.

A statement issued Tuesday by the Venezuelan Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff, Vladimir Padrino Lopez, spoke about "Massive deployment of land, air, sea and river means, missiles, weapons systems, military units and Bolivarian militia" It includes civilians and former military personnel who form forces to reinforce the army and police.

The channel broadcast "Vtv" State television speeches by senior officers in several states in the country, accompanied by pictures showing military training.

Secret operations

Monday, Nicolas Maduro confirmed that Venezuela has "Power and influence" To respond to the United States said "If imperialism strikes and causes damage, an order will be issued for operations, mobilization and combat for the entire Venezuelan people."

US President Donald Trump, who authorized secret CIA operations in Venezuela, gave contradictory indications about his strategy, sometimes talking about strikes on Venezuelan territory but also ruling out the idea of ​​war.