U.S. Has No Troops in Venezuela, Defense Department Says
A significant buildup of U.S. soldiers and ships will remain in the Caribbean and surrounding countries to protect “our interests the region,” the Joint Chiefs chairman said.
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Democrats raised constitutional concerns and said the Trump administration had misrepresented its goals in Venezuela, while most Republicans cheered the action.
The U.S. Has Been Building Up Forces Off Venezuela for Months
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US Boat Strikes Shift to Pacific, Placing Colombia on Watch
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