The US military has recently deployed two fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela amid rising tensions and scrutiny regarding military operations in the region. The F/A-18 Super Hornets conducted flyovers, briefly entering Venezuelan airspace for 40 minutes in what is described as a defiant act amidst increasing military costs. This deployment marks the closest known approach of US military aircraft to Venezuela in recent times, igniting concerns regarding escalating hostilities and the impact of such operations on taxpayer dollars. The frequent flights of US fighter jets are seen as part of a broader effort to exert pressure on the Venezuelan government.