Reuters reported on the arrival of the US aircraft carrier in the Latin American region

The US aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford has arrived in Latin America. This was reported on November 11 by the Reuters news agency.

"Gerald R. Ford, which was commissioned in 2017, is the newest aircraft carrier of the United States and the largest in the world, with more than 5,000 sailors on board," the article says.

It is clarified that the Pentagon confirmed the relocation of the ship, stating that the main purpose of the operation is allegedly the fight against drug trafficking and the elimination of transnational criminal organizations.

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On November 2, Reuters analyzed satellite images and reported that the US military had begun modernizing the Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico, which was closed more than 20 years ago, indicating the preparation of a military beachhead off the coast of Venezuela. It was noted that construction work on the base began on September 17 with the replacement of the taxiway cover. At the same time, infrastructure is being strengthened at the civilian airports of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, 800 km from Venezuela.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on October 31 that the United States intends to strike targets in Venezuela, which, according to Washington, are used for drug trafficking. It was noted that the potential air operation would focus on facilities located "in the zone of influence of drug cartels" and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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