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Core Viewpoint - The U.S. military presence in the Caribbean is increasing, with the deployment of the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group, which raises tensions in the region, particularly with Venezuela's military response [1] Group 1: U.S. Military Actions - The U.S. Department of Defense announced that the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group entered the Caribbean, which falls under the responsibility of the U.S. Southern Command [1] - Since early September, the U.S. military has sunk approximately 20 vessels allegedly involved in drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, resulting in over 70 deaths [1] Group 2: Venezuela's Military Response - Venezuela's Defense Minister reported that the military conducted a new round of exercises to enhance command, control, and communication capabilities in response to external threats [1] - The military exercises will last until November 12 and involve land, sea, and air combat units, as well as missile system deployments [1] - Venezuela's military will initiate a national comprehensive defense command system to ensure effective mobilization and inter-agency coordination [1] Group 3: Political Context - The Venezuelan government has accused the U.S. of attempting to instigate regime change through military threats and expanding military presence in Latin America [1] - Reports from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration indicate that Venezuela is not a major source of drugs entering the U.S., contradicting the justification for U.S. military actions in the region [1]