Maduro Orders Defense Commands Amid US Deployment Fears
- Ford and its strike group have arrived in the Caribbean Sea, coinciding with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's order to establish complete defense commands in response to perceived U.S.
- Navy's newest and largest aircraft carrier, and its accompanying strike group-comprising over 4,000 sailors and numerous tactical aircraft-arrived in Latin American waters on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
- Together, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the creation of "comprehensive defense commands" on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
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Teh USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group have arrived in the Caribbean Sea, coinciding with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s order to establish complete defense commands in response to perceived U.S. military threats.
Deployment Details
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s newest and largest aircraft carrier, and its accompanying strike group-comprising over 4,000 sailors and numerous tactical aircraft-arrived in Latin American waters on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The deployment is intended to reinforce the U.S. military presence in the Caribbean region. 20 Minutos first reported the news.
Venezuelan Response: Comprehensive Defense Commands
Together, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the creation of “comprehensive defense commands” on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. These commands are designed to integrate citizens,soldiers,and public officials to prepare for a potential “armed struggle.” According to 20 Minutos, Maduro signed the ‘Law of the Command for the Comprehensive Defense of the nation,’ approved by the National Assembly (AN), wich outlines the objectives and functions of these new defense bodies.
Maduro framed the move as a response to the “threat” posed by the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela. He emphasized the need to be “prepared” to defend Venezuela’s sovereignty and “sacred heritage.”
Ancient Context and Regional Tensions
Venezuela and the United States have experienced strained relations for years, notably as the rise of Hugo Chávez and subsequently Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Venezuelan officials and entities, citing concerns over human rights abuses, corruption, and undemocratic practices. venezuela, in turn, has accused the U.S. of interference in its internal affairs and supporting opposition efforts to overthrow the government.
The current deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford is not unprecedented. The U.S. Navy regularly conducts exercises and patrols in the Caribbean Sea to maintain regional security and demonstrate its commitment to its allies.Though, the timing of this deployment, coinciding with