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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."

Will the US Invade Venezuela?

President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 10 that the United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, describing it as the largest tanker ever seized. The seizure was led by the U.S. Coast Guard and supported by the Navy under U.S. law enforcement authority.

President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 10 that the United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, describing it as the largest tanker ever seized. The seizure was led by the U.S. Coast Guard and supported by the Navy under U.S. law enforcement authority.

Venezuela exported more than 900,000 barrels per day of oil in November, the third highest monthly average for the year, with most output sold at steep discounts to refiners in China. The country has the world's largest proven oil reserves and produces about 1 million barrels daily.

Venezuela exported more than 900,000 barrels per day of oil in November, the third highest monthly average for the year, with most output sold at steep discounts to refiners in China. The country has the world's largest proven oil reserves and produces about 1 million barrels daily.

On Dec. 9, two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets flew into the Gulf of Venezuela for approximately 40 minutes, remaining in what appeared to be international airspace. The jets were accompanied by EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft flying orbits north of the gulf.

On Dec. 9, two U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets flew into the Gulf of Venezuela for approximately 40 minutes, remaining in what appeared to be international airspace. The jets were accompanied by EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft flying orbits north of the gulf.

The F/A-18 fighter jets are operating from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which has been sailing in the Caribbean since November as part of Operation Southern Spear. The carrier departed St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Dec. 7 and is heading toward Venezuela.

The F/A-18 fighter jets are operating from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which has been sailing in the Caribbean since November as part of Operation Southern Spear. The carrier departed St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Dec. 7 and is heading toward Venezuela.

The U.S. has built up approximately 15,000 military personnel in the Caribbean since August, including the carrier strike group, various aircraft and special operations forces. The Pentagon has conducted more than 20 strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels since September.

The U.S. has built up approximately 15,000 military personnel in the Caribbean since August, including the carrier strike group, various aircraft and special operations forces. The Pentagon has conducted more than 20 strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels since September.

President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's days are numbered and declined to rule out a ground invasion or other military action against Venezuela. The U.S. accuses Maduro of narcoterrorism and has maintained a $50 million bounty for his arrest since 2020.

President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's days are numbered and declined to rule out a ground invasion or other military action against Venezuela. The U.S. accuses Maduro of narcoterrorism and has maintained a $50 million bounty for his arrest since 2020.

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