突发！美国，发动袭击！

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent military actions taken by the United States against drug trafficking in the Caribbean, particularly targeting Venezuela, highlighting the strategic implications behind these actions and the regional responses to them [2][6][9]. Group 1: U.S. Military Actions - On October 18, President Trump announced that U.S. military forces destroyed a large submarine carrying drugs, marking the first incident with survivors since the U.S. began its operations against drug trafficking in the Caribbean in September [2][4]. - The U.S. has conducted at least six military actions against alleged drug trafficking vessels since September, resulting in the destruction of five "drug boats" and the deaths of 27 alleged traffickers [6][8]. - The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying destroyers, F-35 fighter jets, a nuclear submarine, and approximately 6,500 troops in the region [6][8]. Group 2: Venezuela's Response - Venezuela has expressed strong opposition to U.S. military actions, with Defense Minister Lopez stating that the country must prepare for potential military aggression from the U.S. [2][8]. - The Venezuelan government has conducted military exercises to test the readiness of its armed forces and militia in response to U.S. threats [8][9]. - President Maduro has called on citizens to join militia organizations and initiated the "Independence 200 Plan" to coordinate local military and civilian efforts to protect critical infrastructure [9]. Group 3: Regional and International Reactions - Many Latin American countries have condemned U.S. actions, viewing them as violations of international law and an infringement on Venezuela's sovereignty [9]. - Brazil's ruling Workers' Party and Cuba's President Diaz-Canel have publicly criticized the U.S. for its military threats and support for the Venezuelan opposition [9]. - Analysts suggest that the U.S. is using the pretext of drug trafficking to exert military pressure on Venezuela, with the underlying goal of regime change [6][9].