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Why is the U.S. deploying warships near Venezuela?

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The U.S. is deploying warships near Venezuela to combat drug-smuggling cartels, accusing President Maduro of involvement. The move has escalated tensions, with Venezuela and Colombia increasing their own military presence. The U.S. has not officially threatened military action, but the deployment is seen as part of broader pressure on Maduro's regime.

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Tensions rise as U.S. deploys warships near Venezuela

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  • Venezuelans, including elderly volunteers, are enlisting in militias in response to U.S. military activity.
  • The U.S. has deployed guided missile destroyers and may add amphibious assault ships near Venezuela. 32s
  • Washington states the naval buildup targets drug-smuggling cartels, accusing President Maduro of involvement. 50s
  • Venezuela and Colombia have deployed tens of thousands of troops to their shared border. 1m 9s
  • President Maduro claims to activate 4.5 million militia volunteers, a figure considered exaggerated. 1m 31s
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Tensions rise as U.S. deploys warships near Venezuela
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France 24
10 hours ago
Tensions rise as U.S. deploys warships near Venezuela

The United States is reinforcing its deployment of warships in the southern Caribbean to crack down on drug-smuggling cartels, accusing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of involvement.

Venezuela builds up border security as U.S. deploys warships
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France 24
2 days ago
Venezuela builds up border security as U.S. deploys warships

The U.S. is sending three naval destroyers and 4,000 Marines to the region, stating the action is aimed at fighting drug cartels and accusing Maduro of leading a drug cartel.

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