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Venezuela Launches Caribbean Military Drills

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Thursday, 18 September 2025 08:58 [ Last Update: Thursday, 18 September 2025 09:59 ]

Venezuela kicked off large-scale military exercises on Wednesday, showcasing air, naval, and amphibious capabilities on La Orchila Island as the U.S. threats against the country continue to rise.

Why it matters:

The drills underline Caracas’ efforts to project sovereignty over its territories while signaling defiance against the U.S. pressures and threats.

The big picture:

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has frequently ordered military maneuvers in response to U.S. threats of aggression. La Orchila, a strategic island about 200 kilometers northeast of Caracas, has been central to these demonstrations of strength.

What he’s saying:

Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López: “Today our commander-in-chief has ordered us to an exercise, a campaign maneuver. It is called ‘Caribe Soberano 200 ' (Caribbean Sovereign 200) ...