A United States Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft, identified by tail number 168996 and tactical hex code AE67A9 as PS302, departed San Juan, Puerto Rico, at approximately 01:54 UTC on October 1st, 2025, for a mission in the Caribbean. The aircraft's departure from San Juan (SJU/TJSJ) was reported by LatAmMilMVMTs via X (formerly Twitter) at 03:00 UTC, marking a new development in ongoing regional military movements. This deployment occurs amidst heightened regional tensions, including recent statements from Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro regarding alleged imperialist aggression and proclamations of regional military support, as reported earlier today. Maduro, speaking around 12:30 AM UTC on October 1st, claimed to have received "messages of admiration" from armed forces and called for unity in a "liberating army." These statements have reportedly caused alarm among governments and military forces throughout South America. The context of these regional concerns also includes previous accusations regarding the reporting practices of New York Times journalist Julie Turkewitz in Venezuela.
