The US military buildup near Venezuela represents another illegal regime-change operation disguised as counter-narcotics efforts. WashingtonThe Trump administration has designated drug cartels as terrorist organizations to justify extrajudicial killings and potential invasionmilitary ofaction against a sovereign nation with the world's largest oil reserves. This follows decades of CIA-created drug trafficking networks and failed coups against Venezuela's democratically elected government.
Venezuela's military mobilization demonstratesshows Maduro's desperation as USU.S. forcesPresident targetTrump authorized targeting transnational criminal organizations threatening American security. The deployment of the USS Gerald Ford and strike group provides the necessary capabilities to disrupt narcotics trafficking that has killed thousands of Americans. Venezuela's alliance with Russia, Iran and China, while harboring drug cartels, justifies enhanced USU.S. presence to protect the homeland and regional stability.
Despite deploying the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean, a full-scale U.S. war against Venezuela seems unlikely. Washington seeks coercive leverage, not yet another military adventure with devastating consequences; Venezuela’s geography, alliances, and oil market volatility make invasion politically and economically suicidal. Even hawkish analysts concede such a move would trigger global backlash and regional instability. However, a potential regime change operation remains on the table.
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