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We’ve been keeping a vigilant eye on the ongoing maritime operations conducted by U.S. forces from the Southern Command, aimed at enforcing a blockade off the coast of Venezuela. The mission, which focuses on what zany characters in Washington label as targeting illicit drug smuggling operations, has already seen several alleged drug-laden vessels reportedly terminated.
In a display reminiscent of a geopolitical game of “who’s got the bigger stick,” the U.S. has deployed its most substantial force to South America in over 25 years. This impressive fleet consists of ten naval vessels, a nuclear-powered submarine, and a flurry of fighter jets, helicopters, Ospreys, and drones designed to keep the skies—or at least the areas over case studies—dominated.
Since the beginning of September, U.S. forces stationed in Puerto Rico have been gearing up through rigorous amphibious landing drills, intensifying the pressure on Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro. Perhaps it’s a surprise party—only it might not be quite the celebratory occasion one would hope for.
Maduro finds himself under the U.S. government’s spotlight, accused by the Department of Justice of presiding over a drug cartel. This isn’t just idle chatter; there’s a $50 million bounty hanging over his head for his alleged transgressions, which range from evading sanctions to staying inexplicably in power.
#Marines perform amphibious training in the Caribbean, in alignment with the objectives of #SOUTHCOM, directed operations from @DeptofWar, and the manifold priorities of @POTUS.
️: @22nd_MEU pic.twitter.com/PEKUgOOAXQ
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) September 24, 2025
Primerahora/EFE reported (translated from the Spanish):
“The U.S. Southern Command released a video on Wednesday showcasing the training of a Navy ‘amphibious group’ in the Caribbean, integral to the military deployment near Venezuela.”
“The footage, filmed in Puerto Rico, features soldiers honing their skills with large-caliber rifles and partaking in various exercises throughout rural terrains.”
“This so-called amphibious group comprises assault ships, Marines, and support aircraft, all geared up for operations like troop landings, transportation, and demonstrating force in coastal scenarios.”
Check out @USMC & @USNavy as they flex their aerial might during amphibious training in the Caribbean, wholly in support of the overarching #SOUTHCOM initiatives, backed by directives from @DeptofWar, and fully aligned with the priorities set forth by @POTUS. pic.twitter.com/GxTeiC5I4c
— U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) September 25, 2025
“The material scrutinized in this Southern Command communication also highlights the naval and aerial assets that the United States maintains actively stationed in the Caribbean, all under the supervision of its War Department.”
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