The Trump administration is accumulating a massive U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, deploying warships, surveillance planes, and fighter aircraft as it continues to intercept and destroy alleged drug-trafficking boats in the waters around South America.
The main target for this flurry of activity appears to be Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom the administration has called an “illegitimate leader.” This increased military focus underscores the administration’s commitment to combating narcotics trafficking while applying pressure on Maduro’s government.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5575511-trump-venezuela-military-pressure-maduro/
