The United States is preparing an area for possible military operations in Venezuela, Reuters reports, referring to satellite photos analyzed by it.
Construction began on September 7 at the US Naval Base in Puerto Rico at Roosevelt Roads, which was abandoned more than 20 years ago.
There, they began clearing and replacing the surface of the taxiways leading to the runway. In addition, the United States is expanding the infrastructure of civilian airports in Puerto Rico and St. Croix, which are part of the US Virgin Islands. These areas are approximately 500 miles (approximately 800 km) from Venezuela.
Washington accuses Caracas of not being proactive enough in the fight against drug smuggling.
