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US Troops Mobilize in Caribbean to Pressure Maduro

11/26/2025

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Rubio's Regime Change

The United States mounts a Caribbean buildup with 15,000 troops and advanced aircraft to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is a key architect and faces political risks if it fails.
Insiders say the operation frames drug trafficking as justification, but its aim is regime change.
Rubio could gain support from Florida's Venezuelan and Cuban communities if Maduro is ousted, or lose credibility otherwise.

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U.S. Caribbean Commitment

The United States plans to sustain a significant Caribbean presence through late 2028, per Defense Department contracting documents.
The contracts detail food supplies for U.S. troops, including baked goods, signaling a long-term operational commitment in the region.
Analysts warn the buildup could prompt increased U.S. actions against Venezuela, while U.S. President Donald Trump downplays the likelihood of war.

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Rubio's Regime Change

The United States mounts a Caribbean buildup with 15,000 troops and advanced aircraft to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is a key architect and faces political risks if it fails.
Insiders say the operation frames drug trafficking as justification, but its aim is regime change.
Rubio could gain support from Florida's Venezuelan and Cuban communities if Maduro is ousted, or lose credibility otherwise.

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