After the United States confirmed that the Gerald R. Ford Carrier group were in Venezuela’s region, Venezuela announced plans to conduct a large-scale, nationwide military drill involving 200,000 troops. The drill will be called the “Plan Indepenencia 200.”
The Venezuelan government accused the U.S. of “murdering defenseless people, whether or not they are drug traffickers, executing them without due process.” FYI, there is no due process in Venezuela for its citizens.
Venezuela launches huge military exercise as U.S. Navy flotilla nears Caribbean waters – CBS News
Venezuela announced Tuesday that it was launching a massive military exercise across the country, reportedly involving some 200,000 forces, in response to the increasing presence of U.S. military assets in the region. The announcement by Venezuela’s military came as the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford had entered the Southern Command’s area of responsibility — which includes the Caribbean.