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U.S. Deploys Special Forces Amid Venezuela Tensions

10/19/2025

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The United States has deployed the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) to the Caribbean amid tensions with Venezuela.
The unit has trained near Trinidad, signaling potential operations against drug cartels or the Venezuelan regime.
President Donald J. Trump labeled the Maduro government illegitimate.
He said covert CIA actions are underway in Venezuela.
Maduro's regime is mobilizing the military, claiming it can rally millions to defend against U.S. action.

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The United States has deployed the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) to the Caribbean amid tensions with Venezuela.
The unit has trained near Trinidad, signaling potential operations against drug cartels or the Venezuelan regime.
President Donald J. Trump labeled the Maduro government illegitimate.
He said covert CIA actions are underway in Venezuela.
Maduro's regime is mobilizing the military, claiming it can rally millions to defend against U.S. action.