US to escalate military presence in South America with aircraft carrier group
Summary
The US is escalating its military presence in South America by deploying the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to the region amid heightened tensions with Venezuela and ongoing operations against drug cartels.
Key Points
- The US is deploying the Gerald Ford aircraft carrier group to Latin America, escalating its military presence in the region.
- This deployment is part of broader operations targeting drug trafficking, with recent strikes killing suspected drug traffickers.
- Tensions between the US and Venezuela have increased, with the US accusing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of harboring traffickers.
- The US has also imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid strained relations and accusations of involvement in drug trafficking.
