委内瑞拉举行新一轮军演

Core Viewpoint - The Venezuelan military is conducting a new round of military exercises to enhance its command, control, and communication capabilities in response to external threats [1] Military Exercises - The military exercises will last until November 12 and involve land, sea, and air combat units, as well as missile systems deployment [1] - A nationwide comprehensive defense command system will be initiated to ensure effective national mobilization and inter-agency coordination [1] U.S. Military Presence - The U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier strike group, USS Gerald R. Ford, has arrived in the surrounding waters of Latin America, although its specific location is not disclosed [1] - President Trump stated on October 31 that he has not yet decided whether to strike ground targets in Venezuela [1] U.S. Drug Enforcement Operations - The U.S. has deployed several warships in the Caribbean under the pretext of drug enforcement, sinking approximately 20 so-called "drug boats" since early September, resulting in over 70 deaths [1] - Reports from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration indicate that Venezuela is not a major source of drugs entering the U.S. [1] Venezuelan Government's Response - The Venezuelan government has repeatedly accused the U.S. of attempting to instigate regime change through military threats and expanding its military presence in Latin America [1]