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USS Lake Erie Transit Sparks Venezuela's Military Response

8/30/2025

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The USS Lake Erie transited the Panama Canal on August 29, 2025, as part of U.S. anti-drug operations near Venezuela.
In response, Venezuela deployed 15,000 security forces and announced drone patrols of its waters.
Mexico's President Sheinbaum rejected U.S. military involvement, stating that no invasion would take place.

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The USS Lake Erie transited the Panama Canal on August 29, 2025, as part of U.S. anti-drug operations near Venezuela.
In response, Venezuela deployed 15,000 security forces and announced drone patrols of its waters.
Mexico's President Sheinbaum rejected U.S. military involvement, stating that no invasion would take place.