US Naval Presence Near Venezuela Hits Record Levels Since Gulf War

The United States has deployed its largest naval presence in the Caribbean near Venezuela since the Gulf War, highlighting rising tensions in the region.

• According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the current naval presence includes an aircraft carrier, several destroyer ships, and a submarine, reaching historic levels.
• The Gerald Ford, an advanced aircraft carrier, is at the forefront of this deployment, marking the most significant U.S. military buildup near Venezuela since the Gulf War in 1990-1991.
• This increased military presence in the Caribbean is seen as a response to escalating political and economic instability within Venezuela, which continues to face international scrutiny.