Six E6B Mercury aircraft have been tracked, with five currently airborne, in developments reported on October 1st, 2025. The possibility of communication between these aircraft has been noted. The information was shared via social media at approximately 7:07 PM UTC. This activity occurs amidst heightened regional geopolitical interest. Previously, on October 1st, 2025, two U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus aircraft were observed operating over the Caribbean. The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Truxtun docked in Ponce, Puerto Rico, at 12:11 PM UTC. Additionally, reports emerged of leaked emails allegedly detailing a drug trafficking air bridge between Venezuela and Belize, and a Russian Defense Ministry aircraft was tracked near Venezuela. Patricia Tappatá also resigned from her position with the United Nations mission in Venezuela on October 1st, 2025. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on October 1st, 2025, a potential shift in the country's defense strategy, signaling a move away from conflict. The USS Truxtun's mission purpose in Ponce remains undisclosed. Leaked emails, reported by OCCRP, suggest an alleged "Air Bridge" operating between Venezuela and Belize for drug trafficking, though the exact timing and authenticity are pending verification. A Russian Defense Ministry IL-62m aircraft was tracked east of Granada, with its flight path suggesting a possible transit through Caracas, Venezuela.
