Group 1 - Venezuela's military has entered a state of full readiness with the launch of the "Independence 200" exercise to enhance defense capabilities [1] - The exercise aims to optimize command, control, and communication systems, coordinating various military and security forces across the country [1] - President Maduro signed the "Comprehensive Defense Command Law," establishing comprehensive defense commands at national, state, and municipal levels [3] Group 2 - The U.S. Navy's "Ford" aircraft carrier strike group has entered the Caribbean region as part of military operations directed by President Trump [5][8] - The "Ford" carrier, which has been in service since 2017, carries over 5,000 personnel and can deploy more than 75 aircraft [8] - Recent U.S. military actions in the Caribbean have faced criticism and claims of illegality from international partners, leading to a halt in intelligence sharing from the UK and Colombia [9][11]