Why is the US military building up presence in the Caribbean? | Inside Story

Tensions between the United States and Venezuela came to a head this week.
That's after Washington took the unprecedented decision of bombing a boat near the Venezuelan coast.
The Trump administration said the vessel was loaded with drugs and gang members and posed a threat to the US.
Venezuela's president denies the charges and says his country is ready to defend itself.
So, what's behind this action by the US?
Is it about narcotics or politics?

Presenter: Cyril Vanier

Guests:

Paul Dobson - Political Analyst with Venezuelanalysis.com and an Expert on US–Venezuela relations.

Javier Farje - Latin American Affairs Anaylist.

Marten Brienen - Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University and an expert on security, organized crime and drug trafficking.

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