Trump continues to raise troops with three strategic bombers on Venezuela, Maduro warned that Washington would repeat the same situation in Afghanistan, and will Trump, who has not won the Nobel Peace Prize, really take action?
Many American media have said such a thing, On the morning of the 15th of this month, three U.S. Air Force B-52H strategic bombers orbited near the Venezuelan coast. According to U.S. officials, this was just to fight the drug activity in the region. But anyone can see that if it was just to fight South American drug dealers, it was not necessary to send strategic bombers capable of throwing nuclear bombs, the Pentagon's deployment was obviously aimed at Venezuela.In fact, the situation in Venezuela has escalated significantly in the past period of time. The US military has sent destroyers, nuclear submarines, amphibious assault ships, and at least 10 F-35 stealth fighter jets to the Caribbean. High-level U.S. military officials have also repeatedly released signals asking U.S. troops to prepare for actual combat.
It is widely speculated that the U.S. military is gathering troops in the name of dealing with South American drug dealers and preparing to attack Venezuela, with the intention of defeating this rare anti-American country in South America, especially to overthrow the anti-American leader and current Venezuelan President Maduro. Maduro was aware of the crisis early on. He called for the international community to intervene while mobilizing militia reserves in Venezuela. According to the Maduro authorities, they mobilized more than 8 million militiamen to participate in military training! Although this number is a lot of moisture, However, the Venezuelan authorities have undoubtedly sent a signal of serious preparations, intended to tell U.S. President Trump that if he really wants to fight, the U.S. military will face a well-prepared and ready opponent.
It is worth mentioning that Trump recently revealed to U.S. media that he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, which is equivalent to publicly acknowledging that the U.S. government has been interfering in the situation in Venezuela and that there is a possibility of overthrowing Maduro’s authorities.In fact, given Venezuela's large population, if the United States wants to overthrow Maduro's authorities, it is indeed more likely to do so through special operations or beheading with precision weapons. For Maduro, the activities of the CIA in Venezuela are extremely threatening and not a trouble that can be ignored. In the face of heavy pressure, Maduro did not give in, and his latest response to the Trump administration is very interesting.
Later on the 16th, Maduro said in a televised speech: "How long will the CIA continue to engage in coups? Latin America doesn't welcome, doesn't need, and even spurns these acts." He also stressed that the U.S. may be repeating what happened in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, and falling into a “failed and endless war!”Maduro's words were obviously directed at the American people. He wanted to stir up Americans 'bad memories of being mired in war in Afghanistan and other places, and trigger opposition in the United States to the Trump administration's overseas use of troops. This move may have a certain effect, but in the end, it still depends on Trump himself whether to do it.
It is generally believed that Trump values economic interests and is unwilling to deploy troops abroad, especially Republican supporters of Trump opposed to foreign military operations, which would restrict Trump's mobilization. If the U.S. could reach its goal at a lower cost through airstrikes or special operations, Trump would be perfectly able to cross his supporters.In addition, Trump was mindful of the Nobel Peace Prize, but this year’s prize had nothing to do with him, and disappointed Trump lost a “limit” that further increased the possibility of his military action against Venezuela.At present, Maduro has ordered more troops in multiple locations in Venezuela to guard key points. The Trump administration is also gathering more air and sea troops to the Caribbean, including the nuclear bombers who made an appearance this time. We will wait and see where the situation in Venezuela will go next.