Venezuela's Defense Minister reported detecting five US F-35 fighter jets near its Caribbean coast, calling the incursion a "provocation" and a threat to national security. The aircraft were detected approximately 75 kilometers offshore, well outside standard territorial waters. Venezuela views this incident amidst heightened US-Venezuela tensions, including the US naval deployment in the Caribbean, which Caracas believes is aimed at regime change. The Defense Ministry stated they are monitoring the situation and are not intimidated.

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