‘Gunboat diplomacy on steroids’: US signs security deals across Latin America

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Amidst rising tensions with Venezuela, the United States has recently signed security agreements with several Latin American and Caribbean nations. These deals, made with Paraguay, Ecuador, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago in the past week, allow for the deployment of US troops in these countries. The agreements coincide with increased US military activity in the region, including a campaign against Venezuela and the seizure of oil tankers. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has warned that the Trump administration's actions could destabilize the entire region. The purpose of these agreements and increased military presence is not explicitly stated in the article.
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