Maduro Accuses U.S. of 'Fabricating War' Amid Military Tensions

Tue Oct 28 2025 16:51:44 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro claims the U.S. is orchestrating a conflict following the deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford to the Caribbean. The aircraft carrier’s presence raises concerns over escalating U.S. military actions in the region.

Nicolás Maduro has accused the U.S. of creating a false narrative of war after the USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest warship, was deployed to the Caribbean. With U.S. military presence increasing amidst a crackdown on drug trafficking, Maduro fears that this buildup could signal an intended regime change. The legality and purpose of the U.S. operations have come under scrutiny, raising debates about military intervention in Venezuela.

Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of 'fabricating a new war' after it ordered the world’s largest warship, the USS Gerald R Ford, to be sent to the Caribbean.

The USS Gerald R Ford can carry up to 90 aircraft and its deployment marks a significant increase in US military capabilities in the region.

The US has conducted 10 air strikes on vessels in the area as part of what it claims is a war on drug traffickers. President Donald Trump has labeled Maduro as the leader of a drug-trafficking organization, a claim that Maduro firmly denies. This situation has heightened fears in Venezuela that the US military escalation could be aimed at undermining Maduro's longstanding government.

The US does not recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader following the 2024 election, which was widely criticized as unfair. While Venezuela is a minor player in the regional drug trade, the Pentagon articulated that the USS Gerald R Ford would support US Southern Command efforts to ‘disrupt narcotics trafficking’. This military strategy is seen as potentially expanding to ground operations against drug production facilities within Venezuela.

Trump has raised concerns about the need for 'land action' following efficient operations at sea, indicating a strategic pivot in tackling drug trafficking. The US has also increased its air presence in the Caribbean, with military aircraft spotted across Puerto Rico.

The US has characterized recent air strikes that killed members of known drug trafficking organizations as legal military operations. However, questions over their legality and the authority for such strikes have been raised by US lawmakers, highlighting a divide within Congress over military engagement.

Maduro condemned the US's actions as plans for a perpetual conflict, asserting, 'They promised they would never again get involved in a war, and they are fabricating a war.' The carrier's deployment could provide the US with the means for ground strikes, amidst speculations about the true intentions behind the military buildup.

As military analysts observe the dynamics at play, some argue that the size of the current US force exceeds what is necessary for anti-drug operations, hinting at broader geopolitical ambitions in Venezuela.