Tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalate as U.S. warships arrive in the Southern Caribbean. President Trump has intensified his military presence, with a naval force deployment evoking strong reactions from Venezuelan leaders, including President Maduro, who denies the possibility of a U.S. invasion and responds with military maneuvers of his own. The U.S. claims the ships are part of an anti-drug mission targeting alleged cartel activities, while critics question whether this represents military aggression or a strategic maneuver. As Venezuela sends troops to its Colombia border and deploys its own naval assets, local and regional stability hangs in the balance amid this display of military might.