Amid rising tensions, the U.S. has deployed its largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Caribbean, signaling a significant military presence near Venezuela. The Trump administration is reportedly considering military strikes against the Maduro regime, which has mobilized its forces in response, raising military alert status and conducting large-scale military exercises. Venezuelan authorities have urged citizens to be vigilant and report on their neighbors as the U.S. naval buildup continues. With over 8 million Venezuelans enlisted in local defenses, the nation is bracing for potential conflict, while U.S. officials evaluate strategies that may include direct military action. Opinions are divided on whether such an intervention would effectively address the ongoing political crisis or risk further disaster.