A U.S. carrier group is heading to U.S. Southern Command as preparations for escalation against Venezuela continue, according to a statement released between 12:15:57 AM and 12:45:55 AM UTC on November 5th, 2025. President Donald Trump is reportedly experiencing difficulty in deciding on a policy regarding Venezuela, with the carrier's transit serving as a potential justification for delaying a decision. This development occurs amidst ongoing U.S. deliberations regarding potential military options against Venezuela. The deployment of the carrier group to SOUTHCOM signals a continuation of escalating preparations concerning Venezuela, as indicated by a social media post between 12:15:57 AM and 12:45:55 AM UTC on November 5th. President Trump's approach to geopolitics is reportedly characterized by a focus on resources, particularly oil, which aligns with previous reports detailing the administration's interest in Venezuela's oil reserves. The U.S. has been considering significant military options, including airstrikes and special forces raids, to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Previous reports from the window ending 12:15:53 AM UTC on November 5th detailed allegations by MarÃa Corina Machado that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro rigged the 2020 United States elections against President Donald Trump. Machado's claims were made in a social media post. Separately, a VIP aircraft, identified as a Dassault Falcon 900EX (T7-77PR) gifted by the Venezuelan regime to Cuban President DÃaz-Canel, was observed returning to Havana after a two-day stay in Caracas. These events underscore the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding Venezuela. The Trump administration has been exploring legal guidance to potentially justify military actions without congressional approval. Financial firms UBS and Barclays were reportedly preparing to invest in Venezuela amid discussions about the post-Maduro era. Pope Leo XIV had previously urged dialogue between the U.S. and Venezuela to resolve escalating tensions. U.S. military movements in the Caribbean, including the arrival of the USS Gettysburg in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Marine Corps exercises on Camp Santiago, have also been noted as part of broader U.S. Southern Command missions.
