America could take down any nation. And President Maduro could be on the chopping block.
Because Venezuela accused the US of an imminent invasion that’s turning heads.
U.S. Naval Presence Bolsters Caribbean Security Amid Regional Tensions
The USS Gravely, a versatile guided-missile destroyer symbolizing American resolve, docked in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago’s vibrant capital, on October 26, 2025—just 500 miles from Venezuela’s shores. This strategic stop underscores the United States’ steadfast commitment to safeguarding its neighbors from transnational threats, fostering alliances that promote peace and prosperity across the hemisphere.
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago highlighted the visit’s purpose on October 24: the vessel will remain moored until October 30, enabling the 22nd U.S. Marine Expeditionary Unit to conduct collaborative training with the Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force.
“Together, we address shared threats like transnational crime and build resilience through training, humanitarian missions, and security efforts,” U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jenifer Neidhart de Ortiz emphasized in the announcement.
“Our longstanding partnership has provided medical care and disaster preparedness training, improved lives, and strengthened communities. Our cooperation ensures greater safety and stability across the Caribbean region.”
These joint efforts reflect America’s enduring role as a reliable partner, enhancing regional capabilities while deterring illicit activities that undermine democratic stability.
Venezuelan Accusations Escalate as U.S. Counters Narcoterrorism
In a sharp counterpoint, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez released a statement on October 26, leveling serious allegations against the U.S. and its allies, following reports of captured individuals purportedly linked to a covert plot.
Citing a Reuters report, Venezuelan officials claimed these detainees confessed to knowledge of a U.S. intelligence scheme for a staged incident in the area.
“A false flag attack is underway in waters bordering Trinidad and Tobago or from Trinidadian or Venezuelan territory to generate a full military confrontation with our country,” the statement asserted, according to the report.
The Associated Press noted on October 25 that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, during a national broadcast on October 24, decried the U.S. as “fabricating a new eternal war” – one “that we will avoid.”
This rhetoric intensified amid broader U.S. actions to combat narcoterrorism, a scourge that claims countless American lives through drug trafficking. As CatholicVote previously covered, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell announced on October 24 that the Secretary of Defense had “directed the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and embarked carrier air wing to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR)” in line with President Donald Trump’s directive to shield the homeland from these criminal networks. Such deployments exemplify America’s proactive defense of its citizens and the hemisphere’s security, disrupting operations that fuel violence and instability.
Internal Repression and Hints of Broader U.S. Strategy
Maduro’s government has turned inward as well, seeking to revoke the passport of Leopoldo López, a prominent opposition figure and former political prisoner from 2014 to 2020, according to AP reports. López, now in exile, represents the resilient voices advocating for democratic reform in Venezuela—a cause that resonates with American values of freedom and human rights.
Adding to the geopolitical chessboard, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., shared in an October 26 CBS interview on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that Trump confided on October 25 his intent to brief Congress upon returning from Asia about “future potential military operations against Venezuela and Colombia.”
Graham framed these possibilities as essential to neutralizing narco-havens, affirming America’s moral imperative to protect its people from foreign-fueled threats. While concerns linger over escalation, the U.S. approach prioritizes targeted measures to restore order, underscoring a commitment to hemispheric solidarity and the unyielding pursuit of justice.
