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USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives as Venezuela Mobilizes Forces

11/12/2025

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The USS Gerald R. Ford has arrived in the U.S. Southern Command, signaling escalation near Venezuela with a strike group of 4,000 sailors.
Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, announced a massive deployment of Venezuelan forces to counter the U.S. presence.
Analysts say U.S. buildup aims to pressure Maduro after election fraud allegations.
At a Colombia summit, 58 nations excluding Venezuela and Nicaragua rejected force and urged a political resolution.

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The USS Gerald R. Ford has arrived in the U.S. Southern Command, signaling escalation near Venezuela with a strike group of 4,000 sailors.
Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, announced a massive deployment of Venezuelan forces to counter the U.S. presence.
Analysts say U.S. buildup aims to pressure Maduro after election fraud allegations.
At a Colombia summit, 58 nations excluding Venezuela and Nicaragua rejected force and urged a political resolution.