U.S. military conducts a rapid response exercise at embassy in Venezuela's capital
The U.S. military conducted a rapid response exercise in Caracas, Venezuela, involving Marines and Osprey aircraft. This drill was announced by Venezuela's government and aimed at preparing for potential medical or catastrophic emergencies. The exercise took place shortly after the U.S. reopened its embassy in the country following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro.
- ▪The exercise involved two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft flying over the U.S. Embassy in Caracas.
- ▪Venezuela's Foreign Minister stated the drill was to prepare for medical emergencies.
- ▪Some residents gathered to watch the exercise while others protested against it.
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CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. military conducted a rapid response exercise involving Marines and military aircraft in Venezuela’s capital Saturday, over four months after the ouster of then-President Nicolás Maduro. Two Marine Corps Osprey aircraft, which have characteristics of both a helicopter and a fixed-wing airplane, flew over the recently reopened U.S. Embassy in Caracas. They landed in the parking lot with the downdraft blowing tree branches. Forces then descended from the aircraft. “Ensuring the military’s rapid response capability is a key component of mission readiness, both here in Venezuela and around the world,” the embassy said on Instagram. Venezuela’s government had announced the drill earlier this week. Foreign Minister Yván Gil said the U.S.
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