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"There’s no way they [US troops] can enter Venezuela."

"I don't think the USA is going to invade Venezuela."

The Trump administration "has shown no signs so far of clear intent for direct military action."

"No one in their right mind thinks that with 4,500 people you can invade a country that's got mountains, jungle and multiple urban centers."

"It appears as if Mr. Peace President is looking into invading Venezuela under the pretext that the whole country is an illegal drug cartel and Maduro is a fugitive and an illegitimate president."

"It is my belief the United States will invade and Occupy Venezuela by Jan 2026."

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation Southern Spear on Thursday, describing it as a mission to remove narco-terrorists from the Western Hemisphere and defend the homeland from drugs killing Americans.</span

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation Southern Spear on Thursday, describing it as a mission to remove narco-terrorists from the Western Hemisphere and defend the homeland from drugs killing Americans.

The USS Gerald R. Ford, described as the world's largest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier, arrived in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility on Tuesday with its strike group.</span

The USS Gerald R. Ford, described as the world's largest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier, arrived in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility on Tuesday with its strike group.

U.S. forces have conducted 20 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, killing at least 76 to 80 people since operations began in early September.</span

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U.S. forces have conducted 20 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, killing at least 76 to 80 people since operations began in early September.

The operation will deploy robotic and autonomous systems including long-dwell surface vessels, small interceptor boats and vertical takeoff aircraft to support detection and monitoring of illicit trafficking.</span

The operation will deploy robotic and autonomous systems including long-dwell surface vessels, small interceptor boats and vertical takeoff aircraft to support detection and monitoring of illicit trafficking.

Venezuela announced a massive mobilization of military troops and civilians this week, with Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino stating that land, air, naval and missile assets would defend against threats.</span

Venezuela announced a massive mobilization of military troops and civilians this week, with Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino stating that land, air, naval and missile assets would defend against threats.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially announced cutting intelligence sharing with the U.S. until strikes stop, but later softened his stance to continue sharing with human rights guarantees.</span

Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially announced cutting intelligence sharing with the U.S. until strikes stop, but later softened his stance to continue sharing with human rights guarantees.

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