US military Caribbean: U.S. deploys Gerald R. Ford carrier to Caribbean to target drug cartels and narco-terrorism
The Ford strike group docked near the Croatian port of Split on 21 October; This means it is more than 5,000 miles away from the Caribbean and will take several days to reach its destination, CNN reports. The US military buildup in the region has raised questions about the Trump administration’s intentions.
US military buildup in the Caribbean
The administration claims the presence is part of a campaign against drug trafficking, but CNN reports that President Donald Trump is also considering attacks inside Venezuela to weaken leader Nicolas Maduro. Gerald R. Ford has been called the “first in class” carrier and is described by the Navy as the largest warship ever built in the world.
Drug strike and deaths in the USA
On Friday morning, Hegseth said the US launched an overnight attack on a boat operated by a drug cartel in the Caribbean, as CNN noted. According to Hegseth, six people died in the attack, bringing the number of boats targeted to 10 and the total number of deaths to 43 since the United States launched the campaign last month. US military action in the Caribbean continues; It targets narco-terrorism and drug trafficking operations while also keeping regional options open regarding Venezuela.
FAQ
Q1. Why is the US sending the carrier Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean?
The Pentagon said the US would send the carrier to combat drug cartels and narco-terrorism.Q2. How many people died in drug attacks in the US Caribbean?
So far, 43 people have been killed and 10 boats have been targeted since the start of the campaign.
