Bloomberg called Puerto Rico a springboard for the US operation against drug cartels.

The Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Puerto Rico is used by the United States as a springboard for expanding operations against drug cartels off the coast of Venezuela. This was reported by Bloomberg on October 31, citing sources.

Thousands of military personnel are stationed on the territory, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford with accompanying ships is being sent to the region, the article clarifies.

"The facilities in Puerto Rico are convenient for our mission due to their proximity to international waters used by drug traffickers," the US Southern Command said.

Resistance is everywhere: The US risks getting bogged down in Venezuela

Washington may not have enough forces for a full-scale invasion and blocking of all military bases, experts warn.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that the United States intended to strike targets in Venezuela, which, according to Washington, are used for drug trafficking. It is clarified that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, has not yet made a final decision on conducting strikes, including the possibility of a ground operation.

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