Venezuela has initiated a comprehensive military mobilization in reaction to the increasing deployment of US forces in the Caribbean. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López declared the activation of land, air, naval, and reserve units, labeling the move as a countermeasure against what he termed an ‘imperialist threat.’ This strategic maneuver, directed by President Nicolás Maduro, also involves the Bolivarian Militia, a civilian reserve established by the late President Hugo Chávez. The escalation follows the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, accompanied by a formidable strike group comprising warships, fighter jets, and thousands of military personnel. While the US justifies its deployment as a crackdown on drug trafficking, Venezuelan authorities perceive it as a veiled attempt at regime change. President Trump has recently acknowledged CIA activities in Venezuela and previously hinted at potential military interventions, although US officials assert no immediate plans for such actions. Venezuela’s military response is part of its ‘Independence Plan 200,’ a comprehensive strategy integrating military, militia, and police forces. Despite Maduro’s claim of over 8 million reservists, experts remain skeptical about both the numbers and their operational readiness. CNN reports that the US military presence in the region now surpasses 15,000 personnel.