US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital Caracas
The U.S. military conducted a drill over Caracas, Venezuela, marking its first exercise in the country since a significant military action in January. Venezuelan authorities described the drill as an authorized evacuation exercise for potential emergencies. The U.S. embassy reaffirmed its commitment to stabilizing Venezuela amid ongoing turmoil.
- ▪The U.S. military drill took place over Caracas on May 23, 2026.
- ▪This was the first military exercise in Venezuela since the U.S. attack in January that resulted in the capture of President Maduro.
- ▪The drill included MV-22B Osprey aircraft and vessels entering Venezuelan waters.
- ▪Venezuelan citizens expressed concern over foreign military presence in their airspace.
- ▪The U.S. embassy emphasized its commitment to a stabilization plan for Venezuela.
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US conducts military drill over Venezuelan capital CaracasSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 24, 2026, 05:28 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 05:28 AMCARACAS, May 23 - The U.S. military conducted a drill over the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Saturday, its first military exercise in the South American nation since U.S. troops attacked the capital and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on January 3.Venezuelan authorities say that attack killed at least 100 people.The latest drill, which the Venezuelan government said it had authorized as an evacuation drill for possible medical emergencies or disasters, included two MV-22B Osprey aircraft that landed near the U.S.
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