"US Prepares for Possible Venezuela Invasion"

U.S. Official Warns of Possible Military Action Against Venezuela as Tensions Escalate The United States is reportedly preparing for possible military action against Venezuela, with the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, set to arrive in the northern Caribbean on Sunday. According to a U.S. military official, the "table is being set" for potential military intervention, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. The USS Gerald R. Ford, which is anchored in the Bay of Palma after arriving in Spain's Palma de Mallorca on October 3, 2025, will join 15,000 service members, including 2,000 Marines aboard an amphibious assault ship. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, stated that the deployment is a response to growing tensions with Venezuela, but did not provide further details on the nature of the potential military action. The U.S. has been critical of Venezuela's government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, which has been accused of human rights abuses and suppressing opposition. The U.S. has imposed economic sanctions on Venezuela and has provided humanitarian aid to the country, which is facing a severe economic crisis. The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and the 15,000 service members is a significant show of force, and experts say it could be a precursor to military action. "This is a very aggressive move by the U.S.," said Dr. Maria Rodriguez, a Latin American expert at the Brookings Institution. "The U.S. is sending a clear message to Venezuela that it will not tolerate any further aggression." The U.S. has not ruled out the possibility of military action, but officials have emphasized that any decision would be made in consultation with international partners and would be based on a careful assessment of the situation on the ground. "We are working closely with our international partners to address the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela," said a State Department spokesperson. "We will continue to explore all options to support the Venezuelan people and promote a peaceful resolution to the crisis." The situation in Venezuela remains volatile, with protests and clashes between government forces and opposition groups continuing to escalate. The U.S. has called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis, but the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and the 15,000 service members suggests that the U.S. is preparing for a range of possible outcomes. As the situation in Venezuela continues to unfold, the international community is watching closely. The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and the 15,000 service members is a significant development, and experts say it could have far-reaching consequences for the region. "This is a very complex situation, and the U.S. needs to be careful not to escalate the situation further," said Dr. Rodriguez. "The U.S. needs to work with its international partners to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Venezuela." The current status of the situation in Venezuela remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the U.S. is taking a significant step towards preparing for possible military action. As the situation continues to unfold, the world will be watching closely to see what happens next.