US Military Buildup in Caribbean: Tensions Rise with Venezuela

General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, embarks on a Caribbean tour, amidst escalating tensions with Venezuela. The Trump administration considers military actions, with Caine playing a pivotal role in Operation Southern Spear. The administration labels a Venezuelan cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, while CIA covert operations and negotiations with Maduro unfold. Navy ships patrol Venezuelas coast, conducting strikes with unclear drug cargo evidence. Military flights and joint exercises expand, with direct attacks on land targets not yet approved, but still under discussion. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.