U.S. ramps up military power in Puerto Rico

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• The U.S. has deployed B-52 bombers and F-35 fighter jets to the Caribbean, with aircraft operating from a reopened base in Puerto Rico.
• The Roosevelt Roads base, closed for over 20 years, is now one of five U.S. military locations active north of Venezuela. 43s
• Local Puerto Rican residents and officials have mixed reactions, expressing both anxiety and a sense of security due to the U.S. military presence. 1m 1s
• Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has publicly denounced the U.S. buildup as a threat of invasion. 1m 29s
• The Pentagon released video of a recent strike in the Caribbean, claiming to have killed four narco-terrorists, but did not provide evidence. 1m 51s