Venezuela mobilizing military as U.S. builds up military presence

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• Venezuela announced the mobilization of over 200,000 troops in response to a U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean.
• The U.S. has conducted strikes on at least 20 vessels in Latin American waters, resulting in dozens of deaths, and claims the actions are aimed at combating drug trafficking. 8s
• The USS Gerald Ford, the largest U.S. warship, and accompanying vessels have entered the region, bringing significant air and naval capabilities. 23s
• Venezuela has activated Russian-supplied S-300 air defense systems and guerrilla forces, with military exercises already underway. 1m 7s
• The U.K. and Colombia have reduced intelligence sharing with the U.S. due to concerns over the legality of the strikes, with Colombia's move potentially affecting U.S. anti-drug efforts. 3m 10s