Core Viewpoint - The situation in Venezuela is escalating due to the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, which President Maduro perceives as a significant threat to national sovereignty and security [2][3]. Military Deployment - Maduro claims that eight U.S. Navy ships, armed with 1,200 missiles, are currently positioned near Venezuela, marking the largest threat seen in the continent in a century [2]. - The U.S. has deployed two Aegis destroyers and additional naval vessels in the region, with plans to further increase military presence, including three amphibious assault ships and over 4,000 sailors and Marines [2][3]. Drug Trafficking Allegations - The U.S. government is intensifying its naval forces to combat drug trafficking from Latin American cartels, with Maduro being accused of leading a drug trafficking organization [3]. - Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil argues that the narrative of Venezuela as a primary route for cocaine trafficking is misleading, as 87% of Colombian cocaine exits through the Pacific, with only about 5% attempting to pass through Venezuela [3]. Political Context - Maduro's government faces accusations of electoral fraud, leading to a lack of recognition from the U.S. regarding his presidency [4]. - The opposition in Venezuela has been urging the U.S. and other nations to apply pressure on Maduro, with some leaders expressing support for U.S. military actions against his government [4]. International Relations - Maduro has indicated that his government maintains communication channels with the Trump administration, while also condemning the military deployment as a threat to a sovereign nation [4][5]. - He warns that any military action by the U.S. would result in significant consequences for the Trump administration, labeling it as a failed policy of regime change [5].
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Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-09-02 03:27