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U.S. B-52s flew near Venezuela’s coast, part of a broader military effort in the Caribbean focused on counter-narcotics operations.
U.S. B-52 bombers flew near Venezuela’s coast on Thursday, the fourth such flight in recent weeks, according to flight tracking data, as part of a broader military campaign in the Caribbean focused on counter-narcotics operations.
The aircraft flew parallel to the coast, circled northeast of Caracas, then returned to sea.
This deployment is part of a larger U.S. military presence including the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group, F-35 jets in Puerto Rico, and six Navy ships.
Since early September, U.S. forces have conducted at least 17 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels—16 boats and one semi-submersible—killing at least 67 people, though the U.S. has not released public evidence linking the vessels to trafficking or threats.
Venezuela has condemned the buildup, accusing the U.S. of seeking regime change, escalating regional tensions.
Los B-52 de EE.UU. volaron cerca de la costa de Venezuela, parte de un esfuerzo militar más amplio en el Caribe centrado en las operaciones contra el narcotráfico.