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The US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment—the Night Stalkers—is training near Venezuela amid a broader Caribbean buildup that includes B‑52s and F‑35s. Donald Trump confirmed authorizing covert CIA operations and sharpened warnings to Nicolás Maduro; since September, at least 27 people have died in US strikes on alleged drug vessels. Experts split between imminent action and calibrated pressure. Brazil warned against intervention and sent 10,000 troops to its northern border. Venezuela’s UN envoy and an ex‑minister predict fierce resistance and even Mogadishu‑style consequences.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.