Venezuela deploys army as US supercarrier enters Caribbean

Venezuela Conducts Massive Military Exercise Amid US Naval Presence

Venezuela’s government announced a large-scale military deployment across the country in response to the United States’ naval and air activities nearby. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez reported that nearly 200,000 troops were mobilized for a nationwide exercise aimed at countering perceived “threats” from the US.

"Almost 200,000 troops have been deployed throughout the country for this exercise," Padrino Lopez said on state television, highlighting that the action supplements regular military operations.

New Defense Law Passed

Simultaneously, Venezuela's National Assembly strengthened the country’s defense framework by passing a law to counteract the US military buildup in the region. Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez stated the law introduces "a new way of dealing with the deployment, compliance with orders, the movement of troops and, above all, the conjunction between the people and the Armed Forces."

Context and Regional Tensions

The Venezuelan military mobilization aligns with the entrance of the US supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford into the Caribbean, heightening concerns about escalating military tensions.

"The conjunction between the people and the Armed Forces is vital," emphasized Jorge Rodriguez, framing the law as a key part of Venezuela's defense strategy.

This deployment marks a significant response to the growing US military presence near Venezuela’s coast.

Author's summary: Venezuela has mobilized almost 200,000 troops and passed new defense laws in response to the arrival of the US supercarrier, signaling heightened military tensions in the Caribbean region.

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