The Pentagon's decision to deploy an aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America has sparked controversy and raised tensions in the region. President Donald Trump's war on drugs campaign targets alleged drug-trafficking boats, but Venezuela's President Maduro sees it as a threat to his regime. This video explores: The US military build-up, including F-35 stealth jets and Navy ships Maduro's accusations of a US-led war plot Regional reactions, with Colombia's Petro and Brazil's Lula da Silva opposing US actions Secretary Hegseth's strong stance against drug traffickers Rising death toll and lack of evidence for US strikes Potential consequences for South America