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U.S. Deploys Military Forces to Pressure Maduro in Venezuela

12/24/2025

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The U.S. Defense Department has deployed aircraft to the Caribbean as part of a military buildup potentially targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a massive armada and hinted at deploying land forces.
Reports indicate at least 10 CV-22 Osprey aircraft and C-17 cargo planes have arrived.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says the president aims to pressure Maduro into submission.

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The U.S. Defense Department has deployed aircraft to the Caribbean as part of a military buildup potentially targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a massive armada and hinted at deploying land forces.
Reports indicate at least 10 CV-22 Osprey aircraft and C-17 cargo planes have arrived.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says the president aims to pressure Maduro into submission.