Is US preparing to attack Venezuela and how has Maduro regime responded?

The recent deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford to the Caribbean signifies a significant escalation in US military presence, the largest since the 1989 Panama invasion. This buildup, which includes additional warships and a nuclear submarine, has been framed by President Trump as a necessary action to curb drug trafficking. However, skepticism surrounds this justification, with many analysts suggesting that the underlying goal may be regime change in Venezuela. The situation has intensified with US airstrikes in South American waters, resulting in the deaths of at least 76 individuals since September, raising concerns about the humanitarian implications of such military actions. The geopolitical stakes are high, as this military maneuvering could further destabilize the region and provoke a response from the Maduro regime, which has already expressed strong opposition to US interventions.