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US Deploys Aircraft Carrier Amid Venezuela's Drug Trafficking Crisis

11/4/2025

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The United States is increasing pressure on Venezuela by dispatching the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean amid drug-trafficking allegations linked to President Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro has sought support from Russia, China, and Iran for air defenses and logistics.
Analysts say Russia’s ability to assist is limited by the war in Ukraine and finances, raising concerns about potential U.S. action aimed at regime change in Venezuela.

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The United States is increasing pressure on Venezuela by dispatching the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean amid drug-trafficking allegations linked to President Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro has sought support from Russia, China, and Iran for air defenses and logistics.
Analysts say Russia’s ability to assist is limited by the war in Ukraine and finances, raising concerns about potential U.S. action aimed at regime change in Venezuela.