A massive U.S. naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean has sparked questions worldwide. Washington says it’s about stopping drug cartels—but critics argue Venezuela and President Nicolás Maduro are the real targets. With seven warships, a nuclear submarine, and thousands of U.S. troops now in the region, is this truly a “War on Drugs,” or classic gunboat diplomacy aimed at regime change?
In this report, Whitney McKoy breaks down the growing tensions, the risks for Venezuela, and the bigger implications for the Caribbean.
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