USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Latin America Amid Rising U.S. Military Presence

The USS Gerald R. Ford has arrived in Latin America, marking an escalation in the United States military presence and raising concerns over Venezuela and the illegal drug trade.

• The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship in the world, docked in Latin America on Tuesday, reflecting the United States intensified military posture in the region.
• Analysts view this deployment as a strategic move amid rising tensions with Nicolás Maduros government in Venezuela, which has been linked to the illegal drug trade.
• This increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean aims to counteract threats posed by Venezuela and improve regional security, particularly regarding narcotics trafficking.