The U.S. Pentagon has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean as part of an intensified campaign against transnational criminal organizations and narco-terrorism. This deployment, which includes advanced aircraft like the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, aims to enhance U.S. capabilities in monitoring and intercepting narcotics trafficking that poses threats to homeland security. The move reflects the Trump administration’s strategy to exert pressure on drug trafficking routes, particularly in Venezuela. This significant increase in U.S. naval presence underscores a commitment to regional stability and highlights the ongoing challenges posed by organized crime in Latin America, which could have implications for U.S. foreign policy and security in the hemisphere.