Latin America is sounding alarms as the U.S. deploys 15,000 troops to the Caribbean – the largest military buildup in decades. Recent visits by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Dominican Republic and Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Cane to Trinidad and Tobago have fueled fears of potential action against Venezuela. 🚨
Drug War or Regime Change?
While Washington claims its 'enhanced counternarcotics campaign' sank 21 vessels and seized 370+ tonnes of drugs since September, Venezuelan leaders accuse America of eyeing their oil reserves. 'This isn’t about drugs – it’s about control,' stated Cuban FM Bruno Rodríguez this week.
Regional Unity Against Escalation
From the Organization of American States to Caribbean nations, leaders are demanding restraint. OAS chief Albert Ramdin stressed: 'No one wins in war – we need diplomacy, not destroyers.' Even 70% of Americans oppose military action, per new CBS polls. 📉
What’s Next?
With joint U.S.-Trinidad exercises concluding last week and the USS Gerald R. Ford patrolling nearby, all eyes are on whether Washington will pivot to dialogue. As Venezuelan AG Tarek Saab warns: 'Missile strikes on boats violate international law – we’re talking about lives, not just politics.'
