— 🇺🇸/🇻🇪 NEW: The U.S. military's '160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment' has flown in Caribbean waters less than 90 miles from the coast of Venezuela in recent days, according to the Washington Post

These operations are largely viewed as preparation for an expanded conflict aimed at regime change in Venezuela.

The 'MV Ocean Trader,' a 'Special Warfare Support' vessel, has also recently operated in the Caribbean.

The U.S. recently dispatched several C-17 'Globemaster' transport aircraft to St. Croix. These flights landed while the 'MV Ocean Trader' was in port and originated from various U.S. bases, including 'Fort Campbell' in Kentucky, where the 160th is headquartered.

Yesterday, the New York Times revealed that the Trump administration had authorized the CIA for 'lethal operations' aimed at regime change in Venezuela.

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