The daily cited representatives of the American authorities and data on aircraft traffic.
The Wall Street Journal reported that at least 10 CV-22 Osprey planes used by special forces entered the region on Monday night from a base in New Mexico. C-17 transport planes arrived in Puerto Rico on Monday. The newspaper's source confirmed that military personnel and equipment were transported on board the planes.
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How many planes moved to the Caribbean?
What types of planes were flown by the US?
What actions is the US taking against Venezuela?
What is the position of the US Southern Command spokesman on this matter?
A spokesman for U.S. Southern Command declined to answer a question about these force movements. He noted that “it is standard practice to routinely rotate equipment and personnel to any military installation.”
Tensions between the US and Venezuela
The Americans, who have gathered significant military forces in the region, accuse the leader of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, who they do not recognize, of running a drug cartel. For several weeks, the United States has been striking boats that – according to American services – are transporting drugs to the United States.
The US also announced a blockade of sanctioned tankers sailing to and from Venezuela.
On Monday, President Donald Trump said that The Americans have “formed a huge armada, the largest in history, certainly the largest in South America”. He added that if Maduro “plays the tough guy, he will do it for the last time.” He also announced again that American forces would soon launch a land operation against drug smugglers.
