At least 14 U.S. Navy ships are currently operating in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) in the Caribbean Sea. This deployment does not include submarines.
The presence of these naval vessels comes amid ongoing tensions in the region, particularly concerning Venezuela. Recent developments include Ecuador"s National Assembly approving a resolution to detain Nicolás Maduro, which highlights the political instability in the area. For more information, see related coverage.
The U.S. Navy"s operations in the Caribbean are part of broader military activities in response to various geopolitical challenges in the region.
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