Venezuela's Maduro Orders Military Drills Amid Escalating Tensions with U.S.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has ordered a new series of military drills as tensions with the U.S. continue to escalate.
In an audio message sent on Telegram, Maduro announced that the drills will take place in Caracas and the neighboring state of Miranda.
Maduro said the drill seeks to "defend mountains, coasts, schools, hospitals, factories, markets" to "keep winning our peace."
Tensions between the countries remain high, with three U.S. B-52 bombers conducting a flyover off the Venezuelan coast on Wednesday.
- One of the planes appeared to draw a penis with its flight path, according to analysts following its trajectory.
- The B-52H Stratofortress planes, identified as BUNNY01 (61-0010), BUNNY02 (60-0052), and BUNNY03 (60-0033), stayed for a few minutes in the area.
Author's summary: Maduro orders military drills amid US tensions.