Trump sending U.S. carrier to Latin America as war fears rise

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by No AuthorOctober 25, 2025 at 02:44 AM

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The Pentagon has ordered an aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America to combat drug-trafficking organizations, marking a significant escalation of U.S. military presence in the region. This move comes after President Donald Trump launched a campaign in early September targeting vessels used for narcotics smuggling, resulting in at least 10 boats being destroyed. The increased military activity includes 10 F-35 stealth warplanes and eight Navy ships. Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, has warned that this buildup is aimed at "fabricating a war" against his government, raising concerns about potential U.S. intentions to overthrow his regime.

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US ×250% Nicolas Maduro 60% Venezuela ×270% Donald Trump ×280%

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military buildup 90% aircraft carrier 80% narcotics smuggling 70% drug-trafficking organizations 70% u.s. military intervention 70% latin america 60% venezuela 60% war fears 50% nicolas maduro 50% pentagon 40%