"As US military presence grows once again in Puerto Rico, old wounds resurface. The United States military is increasing its presence in Puerto Rico as the administration of US President Donald Trump prepares for a possible clash with Venezuela over alleged drug trafficking. Ten thousand troops, advanced jets, drones, and the USS Iwo Jima now sit on an island still scarred by decades of military pollution."
"As US military presence grows once again in Puerto Rico, old wounds resurface. The United States military is increasing its presence in Puerto Rico as the administration of US President Donald Trump prepares for a possible clash with Venezuela over alleged drug trafficking. Ten thousand troops, advanced jets, drones, and the USS Iwo Jima now sit on an island still scarred by decades of military pollution. What does this new buildup mean for Puerto Rico's future?"
The United States is deploying increased military forces to Puerto Rico amid preparations for a possible confrontation with Venezuela over alleged drug trafficking. Approximately ten thousand troops, advanced jets, drones, and the USS Iwo Jima are now positioned on the island. Puerto Rico remains scarred by decades of military pollution from past operations and training exercises. The renewed buildup poses potential risks to public health, environmental integrity, local economies, and community autonomy. The concentration of forces could strain infrastructure, exacerbate social tensions, and undermine long-term land use and recovery efforts.
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