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Trump says Venezuela would ‘like to talk’ — as US’ most advanced aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean
- The USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in the Caribbean as Trump suggested Maduro’s government would like to talk.
- Trump said Maduro would like to talk, while the carrier joined regional security efforts in the Caribbean Sea.
- The Ford's arrival is part of a broader U.S. push linked to counter-narcotics and regional security.
- Maduro called for peace as U.S. missile strikes against alleged drug smugglers continued in the region.
- The U.S. has designated Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, tightening pressure on Maduro’s government.
- The carrier strike group has conducted multiple missile strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs.
- The report notes Maduro’s claim of a peaceful stance alongside militia mobilization against potential U.S. action.
- Marco Rubio stated the U.S. does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate leader.
- The report ties U.S. policy in the Caribbean to broader regional security and counter-narcotics goals.
- U.S. officials described the Ford’s deployment as a major demonstration of force in the Caribbean.
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