Maduro Orders Military Drills in Venezuelan Slums Amid U.S. Naval Presence

Nicolás Maduro has initiated military drills in Venezuelas slums, viewing the United States naval presence in the Caribbean as a direct threat to regional peace.

• On Wednesday, Nicolás Maduro ordered military exercises in Venezuelas largest slums to assert control amid perceived threats from the United States naval deployment in the Caribbean.
• The Venezuelan government has accused the United States, particularly under Donald Trump, of escalating tensions in the region since the naval presence began in August.
• These military drills aim to enhance the readiness of Venezuelas militar, demonstrating Maduros strategy to unify domestic support against foreign threats.