A mobile air-defense missile launcher has been deployed in La Guaira, a coastal city south of Caracas, Venezuela. This deployment is likely aimed at preventing a potential U.S. amphibious assault towards the Venezuelan capital from the seaside.
Ongoing air-defense and amphibious counter-assault exercises are taking place at Cape San Román on the western coast of Venezuela. The Venezuelan army, along with the Marine Corps, is preparing to counter a possible U.S. assault using various types of military equipment.
These developments occur amid heightened tensions in the region, as the Venezuelan military enhances its defensive capabilities. For related coverage, see the recent developments involving the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting training in Puerto Rico.
