The United States has significantly escalated its military presence near Venezuela, staging a major demonstration with multiple aircraft, including a B-52 bomber and F/A-18E fighter jet, ahead of a looming designation of President Nicolás Maduro and his allies as members of a foreign terrorist organization. This designation, aimed at the Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles and effective November 24, would empower the U.S. to impose further sanctions, although it does not authorize direct military action. The heightened military activity, which has seen increased bomber flights near Venezuela’s coastline, reflects Washington’s strategy to exert pressure on Maduro amid ongoing diplomatic efforts that remain inconclusive. The situation underscores the growing tensions in Latin America as the U.S. seeks to address perceived threats from the Maduro regime.