U.S. Ramps Up Military Exercises Near Venezuela As President Trump Weighs Options

Thousands of U.S. Marines are now some 15 miles off the shores of Venezuela, in one of the largest military buildups the region has ever seen.   Thousands of U.S. Marines are now some 15 miles off the shores of Venezuela, in one of the largest military buildups the region has ever seen.   November 19, 2025 at 03:12PM November 19, 2025 at 03:12PM