"The United States' top military officer traveled to Puerto Rico on Monday as Washington continues one of its largest naval deployments in the Caribbean in decades, escalating tensions with Venezuela centred on alleged anti-drug operations. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and President Donald Trump's chief military adviser, met with troops stationed in Puerto Rico and on board a Navy warship in regional waters on Monday."
"The operation comes as Trump considers further measures against Venezuela, including aggressive options he has declined to rule out. The administration's maritime strikes on vessels it says were engaged in drug trafficking have killed at least 83 people on 21 boats. No evidence has been released showing narcotics were on board, and legal experts say the strikes would likely violate international law even if drug activity were proven."
U.S. military presence in the Caribbean has expanded into one of the largest naval deployments in decades, including the Gerald R. Ford carrier. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Puerto Rico and a Navy warship to meet troops supporting regional missions. The administration has carried out maritime strikes on vessels it alleges were trafficking drugs, resulting in at least 83 deaths across 21 boats. No evidence has been released showing narcotics aboard those vessels, and legal experts say the strikes would likely violate international law even if drug activity were proven. President Trump is considering additional aggressive measures and plans to speak with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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