U.S. Navy Pulls Ships from Caribbean After Maduro’s Arrest
The U.S. military has moved two amphibious transport ships from the southern Caribbean to waters north of Cuba. This shift comes as part of a broader reduction in troop numbers across the region. The changes follow a recent operation that reportedly led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The USS Iwo Jima and USS San Antonio were repositioned to the Atlantic, just north of Cuba. Their relocation marks a downsizing of U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean. Military officials have cut the number of deployed troops by around 3,000, bringing the total to roughly 12,000.
At least one of the two ships may soon return to its home port in Norfolk, Virginia. The adjustment reflects a strategic realignment after a recent U.S. operation in Venezuela. Reports suggest the mission resulted in the detention of President Maduro. The redeployment follows months of heightened activity in the region. Since summer, the U.S. has gradually scaled back its fleet and personnel in the area. The latest move signals a shift in focus for military operations in the Caribbean.
With fewer ships and troops now stationed in the southern Caribbean, the U.S. presence in the region has been reduced. The two relocated vessels remain on standby north of Cuba, though one could depart for Virginia shortly. The overall force in the area now stands at about 12,000 personnel.
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