Venezuelan Defense Minister, Vladimir Padrino Lpez, has drawn attention to the increased military presence of the U.S.
Southern Command in areas close to Venezuela.He associates this increase with perceived escalations in opposition towards Venezuela, including economic and media criticism.Simultaneously with the increase in pressure on Venezuela, we are noticing a rise in the U.S.
Southern Commands presence nearby, said Lpez.Vladimir Padrino Lpez.
(Photo Internet reproduction)The Minister questioned whether these events were related, suggesting a potential repetition of past incidents that led to destabilization attempts.His comments referenced perceived efforts from Washington to alter Venezuelas government.On social media, Lpez shared messages from the Southern Command indicating U.S.-led military trainings on July 17 in Guyana, with several countries involved.He also noted the recent presence of Southern Commands General Laura Richardson in Colombia, Panama, and during special operations maneuvers in Guyana.