Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of 'fabricating a new war' following its decision to send the USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest warship, to the Caribbean, significantly boosting US military presence in the region. The USS Gerald R Ford can carry up to 90 aircraft and its deployment raises concerns in Venezuela, where the US has conducted ten airstrikes against vessels in the area as part of an anti-drug operation.
Maduro has reiterated his opposition to US actions, stating that they are aimed at regime change and fostering conflict. US President Donald Trump labeled Maduro as the leader of a drug-trafficking organization, which Maduro firmly denies. The tensions are compounded by the US's refusal to recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader following what many deemed as an unfair election in 2024.
The Pentagon has stated that the warship's deployment is intended to enhance capabilities against drug trafficking and undermine transnational criminal organizations. This military escalation coincides with increasing calls from members of US Congress regarding the legality of the strikes, highlighting concerns over military action without congressional approval. Recent airstrikes have resulted in numerous fatalities and heightened scrutiny of the US's intentions in Venezuela, underscoring a complex geopolitical landscape as both nations navigate allegations and accusations.
Maduro has reiterated his opposition to US actions, stating that they are aimed at regime change and fostering conflict. US President Donald Trump labeled Maduro as the leader of a drug-trafficking organization, which Maduro firmly denies. The tensions are compounded by the US's refusal to recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader following what many deemed as an unfair election in 2024.
The Pentagon has stated that the warship's deployment is intended to enhance capabilities against drug trafficking and undermine transnational criminal organizations. This military escalation coincides with increasing calls from members of US Congress regarding the legality of the strikes, highlighting concerns over military action without congressional approval. Recent airstrikes have resulted in numerous fatalities and heightened scrutiny of the US's intentions in Venezuela, underscoring a complex geopolitical landscape as both nations navigate allegations and accusations.
