Venezuela has reported the detection of five US combat planes flying just 75 kilometers from its coast, labeling the action a provocation. In response to increasing US military activity in the Caribbean, including strikes on alleged drug boats, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has signaled readiness to declare a state of emergency. With US officials reportedly preparing options for military strikes against drug targets within Venezuela and Trump administration aides advocating for regime change, the situation teeters on the brink of conflict. Experts caution that the escalation may reflect broader wartime strategies against drug cartels, and Venezuelan leaders have accused the US of illegal incursions. As both nations position themselves militarily, fears grow over the potential for direct confrontation.