Trump says he may talk with Maduro after new pressure on Venezuela

Geopolitical Strategy & Military Posture - The US administration is considering options ranging from negotiation to potential military actions (air strikes or ground invasion) against Venezuela, but lacks a clear long-term strategy [4][5][8] - The redeployment of the US Navy's Gerald R Ford carrier strike group from the Red Sea to the Caribbean leaves a void in US naval presence in the Middle East, Europe, and Indo-Pacific regions [9][10][11] - Approximately 10% of the US Navy is currently positioned off the coast of Venezuela [10] Venezuela's Situation - Venezuela is geographically a large country, approximately 880,000 square kilometers, larger than Ukraine (580,000 square kilometers), with a population of 31 million [6][7] - Venezuela possesses a military supported by Russia, making any potential military intervention a complex undertaking [7] Transparency & International Concerns - There is a lack of transparency regarding the US strategy in Venezuela, raising concerns among members of Congress [8] - Senator Gene Shaheen questions whether the focus on Venezuela is diverting resources and attention from larger international threats [8][9] Casualties & Impact - According to the Pentagon, 82 people have died in strikes, with as many as 50 victims unidentified due to fear of speaking out [12]