Why did the US send a carrier to Latin America?
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The US sent the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to Latin America, specifically near Venezuela, as part of a campaign targeting alleged drug trafficking in the Caribbean. The Trump administration claims the operation aims to combat drug traffickers, but the move has escalated tensions with Venezuela and raised concerns among international allies about the legality and broader motives, including possible regime change.
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- The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier and supporting warships are moving closer to Venezuela, escalating U.S. military presence. 5s
- Venezuela has responded by deploying nearly 200,000 soldiers and placing its military on high alert. 49s
- The U.S. has conducted 19 strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean since early September, resulting in at least 75 deaths. 1m 31s
- The U.K. and Colombia have suspended intelligence sharing with the U.S. over concerns about the legality of the strikes. 2m 27s
- U.S. Democratic lawmakers have unsuccessfully tried to limit presidential actions related to Venezuela. 3m 9s
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The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier, accompanied by three warships and dozens of warplanes, is moving closer to Venezuela as part of a U.S. campaign against alleged drug trafficking in the Caribbean. The Trump administration claims the operation targets drug traffickers.
The Trump administration claims the operation targets drug traffickers, but Venezuela is strongly resisting. Tensions have escalated since early September, when the U.S. began striking alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.