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Venezuela's Military Readiness Tested Amid U.S. Tensions

11/7/2025

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Venezuela's military capabilities are under scrutiny amid rising tensions with the United States.
Venezuela maintains over 30 combat aircraft, 40 naval vessels, and a large army of about 150,000 personnel.
U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed significant military assets to the region to target drug trafficking and potentially unseat President Nicolás Maduro.
Experts warn that any intervention could trigger chaos, echoing past U.S. actions in Iraq and Panama.

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Venezuela's military capabilities are under scrutiny amid rising tensions with the United States.
Venezuela maintains over 30 combat aircraft, 40 naval vessels, and a large army of about 150,000 personnel.
U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed significant military assets to the region to target drug trafficking and potentially unseat President Nicolás Maduro.
Experts warn that any intervention could trigger chaos, echoing past U.S. actions in Iraq and Panama.