A dangerous harbinger: the arrival of an American aircraft carrier and preparations in the Venezuelan army
Arrived An American aircraft carrier off the coast of Venezuela which spoke of a threat "Imperialist".
The arrival is synchronized "USS Gerald Ford"the largest aircraft carrier in the world, to reinforce an operation that Washington asserts is aimed at combating drugs, with Venezuelan military defense exercises.
While Russia, an ally of Caracas, condemned the American air strikes on boats that Washington suspects were intended for drug smuggling.
4 squadrons of aircraft
The US Army’s Southern Command announced in a statement that "Carrier Strike Group Gerald R. Ford, on November 11, entered an operational area" The US Command for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The command added that this deployment, which Washington announced on October 24, aims to "Support President Donald Trump’s order to dismantle transnational criminal organizations and combat narco-terrorism"
The most advanced aircraft carrier in the US Army carries 4 squadrons of combat aircraft, and is accompanied by 3 destroyers equipped with guided missiles.
Significant American military capabilities
Since last August, Washington has deployed significant military capabilities in the Caribbean region, including 6 warships, with the declared aim of combating drug smuggling into the United States.
20 air strikes resulted in Ships that the United States suspected of carrying drugs killed at least 76 people.
On the other hand, Venezuela sees the deployment of this fleet as aimed at overthrowing President Nicolas Maduro and seizing its oil reserves.
Trump has authorized secret CIA operations in Venezuela, but has given contradictory indications about his strategy, sometimes speaking of strikes on Venezuelan territory but also ruling out the idea War.
Deployment of the Venezuelan Army
The Venezuelan army announced that it is deploying massively throughout its country to respond to "Imperialism" American.
A statement issued 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 broadcast speeches by senior officers in several states in the country, accompanied by pictures showing military training.
The minister spoke about the participation of 200,000 armed personnel in the training.
Concern about the American military deployment
Maduro called several times for dialogue, but stressed that he is ready to defend himself, opposing continued military activities inside the country.
Nicolas Maduro stressed that Venezuela has the power and influence to respond to the United States, and said "If imperialism strikes and causes damage, an order will be issued for operations, mobilization and combat for the entire Venezuelan people.".
The US military deployment in the Caribbean also raised concern in Colombia and Brazil.
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