Venezuela Deploys 17,000 Troops Near Colombian Border Amid U.S. Military Buildup in Caribbean
Venezuela has deployed thousands of troops along its border with Colombia in response to a growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, following a series of reported naval strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels. According to Venezuelan military officials, 17,000 soldiers have been mobilised in Táchira State, which borders Colombia, as part of nationwide military drills ordered by President Nicolás Maduro. The deployment comes amid rising tensions between Caracas and Washington, […]
