Pentagon’s largest warship enters Latin American waters as US tensions with Venezuela rise

The USS Gerald R Ford, recognized as the world's newest and largest aircraft carrier, has entered the area of responsibility of the US Southern Command, which encompasses Latin America and the Caribbean. This deployment, announced nearly three weeks prior, represents the largest US military presence in the region since the 1989 invasion of Panama. Its arrival is seen as a significant escalation in the military buildup between the US and Venezuela, reflecting rising tensions in the area. The US Navy's actions are closely monitored, as they may have broader implications for regional stability and US-Venezuela relations.