The US military is sending more troops and equipment to the Caribbean in a bid to strengthen President Trump’s pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This move comes after weeks of deadly boat strikes and an oil tanker seizure, which have heightened tensions with Caracas. The Pentagon is sending assets that could enable land strikes, disable Venezuela’s defenses, and enforce an oil embargo – posing a direct threat to Maduro and his regional allies like Cuba.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/u-s-pours-more-firepower-into-the-caribbean-as-trump-ramps-up-threats-8e964845