USS Gerald Ford may return to Norfolk

Drug flows are responsibility of demand in United States. Popular culture thrives on promoting drug use. It is time for Donald Trump to exit foreign military adventures, in order to concentrate on domestic issues. Venezuelans have studied Yemen and Vietnam techniques to fight United States. If United States ship Gerald Ford is stopped, it cannot be on its way anywhere. It is either moving or stopped. It has been idle for a full four days. Four days is not a brief hold. Marco Rubio reported to Congress that administration had no plans to pursue operations. There is no evidence that United States ship Gerald Ford has moved. There are increasing rumors that it could be redeployed to Nigeria. There is no certainty whatsoever on what are next steps. Audiences should not be misled with hypotheses as if they were facts.

Social media posts claim that United States Ship Gerald Ford is actually sailing. Most recent verified information states that it is still idle west of Morocco. It is impossible to be idle and sailing simultaneously. Those are mutually exclusive events. A temporary hold is a synonym for idle. A temporary hold means no movement occurs. If no movement occurs, it is impossible to be sailing, which by definition implies movement. Deployment intent does not hold firm, as further instructions must be received from White House to resume. Semantics matter. Posts claim that USS Gerald Ford navigates directly to Caribbean in present tense. However, presently United States ship Gerald Ford is idle. If aim is to exert pressure, we should be reminded that Trump is also pressured by both Xi and Putin. Both are eager to sink United States Ship Gerald Ford if it approaches Venezuela. It is correct to use past tense for movement across Gibraltar and it is also correct to use present tense for current hold next to Morocco.

Both Xi and Putin are sending ample missile supplies to Maduro, as verified by Russian and Chinese sources. Lack of familiarity with sources in foreign languages does not equate to inexistence of published content. Venezuela holds additional weaponry to what is already accounted for by President Maduro. All United States military assets deployed to Caribbean are within retaliation missile range. United States Gerald Ford may not enter Venezuelan territorial waters. International law provides us option to warn, halt and shoot if order to withdraw from our territory is disobeyed. United States Navy has already intruded our maritime waters. So far we have not fallen to provocation.

Venezuela Foreign Affairs Office has provided extensive evidence of occasions where United States vessels and aircraft have violated our sovereignty. Matter has been discussed at United Nations Security Council. United States must stop Caribbean operations as they violate international law. Hemispheric stability is no longer a relevant concept in current geopolitics. United States is a sovereign country: bound by its international borders. While Caribbean, Central America and South America are developing our own sphere of influence. Therefore, United States Ship Gerald Ford may become targets. United States might need in future to update its diplomatic vocabulary. Countries belonging to Celac community of Latin American and Caribbean states reject hemispheric pretensions, as we move away from OAS Organization of American States.

Extrajudicial shooting of over sixty fishermen on Caribbean waters is also disproportionate retaliation from United States Army. Portuguese Açores islands are too far north for Caribbean voyage departing Morocco. If speculation is confirmed that United States Ship Gerald Ford is currently near Açoress Islands, it could safely return to harbor in Norfolk, Virginia. Exacerbating harassment to Caribbean countries might entail healthy inspired missile damage. Escalation is confirmed as decision was made by United States to deploy United States Ship Gerald Ford into Caribbean. Venezuela has ample missile supply to provide deterrence against aircraft carrier. Suriname or Guyana are alternative safer destinations.

According to flight watcher one, there are no westward movements confirmed from Morocco. Available information is about airplanes departing Açores Islands, but there is no source specifying that United States ship Gerald Ford departed location where it was idle for several days. No authoritative sources have disclosed reliable information. United States Ship Gerald Ford either remains idle west of Morocco, or it has departed westward and approaches Açores by hint of patrols. No authoritative source seems to confirm either hypothesis. Venezuela has no instability and does not authorize such voyage into our territorial waters. Cities and rural areas are uneventful. Venezuela's economic woes are caused by old sanctions, in a manner similar as planned for Russia with new western sanctions.

Repression is usually amplified by exiles who invent horror stories: for purposes of asylum applications in United States. None of Venezuela's domestic issues warrant arrival of United States military assets. Legal opinion made available to President Donald Trump expresses there is no basis for conducting military operations inside a sovereign country. United States Ship Gerald Ford will be deterred if it enters our territory or maritime waters. Venezuela's alliances are scattered worldwide, beyond a concept of hemisphere that lacks unity of purpose. Venezuela must prevent risk of suddenly being invaded by dozens of airplanes taking off simultaneously from United States Gerald Ford. Strategies used by Houthies may be replicated. Military upgrades are conducted on a daily basis. Venezuela suspects that the seventy-five aircraft on United States ship Gerald Ford are meant for invasion.

Sean Hannity and Senator Lindsey Graham expressed on Fox television news a desire to annex Venezuela as a fifty-first state. According to artificial intelligence calculations, there is only 30% probability of United States ship Gerald Ford being deployed to Caribbean, while 70% probability favors remaining on the Atlantic. How to merge this information with recent movements near Açores Islands? During recent days, we have extensively been discussing all scenarios and 100% probability of deployment to Caribbean was recently assumed. What has happened to vary outcomes so strongly? This is great news as escalation and deterrence might be averted.

Most recent news on USS Gerald Ford are from November 4th as it crossed Gibraltar Strait. Report outlines 100% intention to join Iwo Jima and other vessels in Caribbean. Resupplies and drills are not mentioned. Estimated travel time was expected to account for one or two weeks. In order to update scenarios, it would be wise to assess outcomes arising from now dominant probability: of 70% of remaining in an undisclosed location at Atlantic, or returning to Norfolk by crossing North Atlantic. Narratives would need to be changed at highest level, as population expects otherwise. Venezuelans still hold current narrative. We shall wait for a new United States narrative explaining to constituents why a USS Gerald Ford mission into Caribbean suddenly is called off and rerooted elsewhere. Relocation to Nigeria odds increase. Return to Norfolk is hard to explain.

If United States ship Gerald Ford redeployment into Nigeria speculations are discarded, and 30% probability of maintaining original itinerary into Caribbean at 70% remaining probability, would mean ambiguity prevails during a few days, until vessel is announced of having docked in Norfolk, Virginia. Diplomacy is back. Foreign Minister Yvan Gil arrived to Santa Marta for Celac summit. Main objective is to strengthen multilateralism, cooperation, and regional integration based on concrete agreements: that mutually benefit our people, reaffirming commitment to shared progress.

Several official accounts rule out regime change: Trump on Air Force One, Rubio before Congress, Tulsi Gabbard during a conference in Bahrain. United States Ship Gerald Ford has remained stationed off coast of Morocco. Its return to Naval Base in Norfolk is not ruled out. Nicolás Maduro's constitutional term as president of Venezuela ends on January 10th, 2013, at which time he will hand over power to winner of 2030 elections. We have counted 1,888 days between November 9, 2025 and presidential handover on January 10th, 2031.

Maduro's third constitutional term has managed to generate national civic military police unity, which has successfully deterred an invasion so far. Foreign Minister Yván Gil is attending Celac summit for diplomacy. United States deports hundreds of Venezuelans weekly on repatriation flights. Civilian military police unity supports military alliances with Russia, China, and Iran. We have a wide range of missiles and fast boats: capable of disabling United States Ship Gerald Ford if it approaches. Despite technology on USS Gerald Ford, it is not immune to hundreds of missiles. Air bases at Guantánamo and Puerto Rico are also coveted United States targets for Russian and Iranian allies, operating from Venezuela.

As we congratulate Cambodia on its independence day, battles are won or lost once they begin. Russia, Iran, China, North Korea and Venezuela are coordinating to increase cost of aggression against Venezuela from United States: if it decides to deploy USS Gerald Ford in Caribbean. A withdrawal to Norfolk base is not out of question. Deterrence costs for United States are gradually increasing. Federal government remains closed. United States military operations related to Venezuela are causing a shift in voter turn toward Democratic Party. Summit in Santa Marta will propose diplomatic alternatives. Governments are allocating national resources between defense and civilian needs.

Estonia has approved a contribution of more than 5% to defense spending. Planet continues on path to either a cold or hot world war. Countries are repositioning their strategies and alliances, prioritizing sovereignty. Alliance between Venezuela and Iran dates back to founding of OPEC in 1960. Russia joined alliance in 2016 under name OPEC plus. North Korea provides military support to Russia in its conflict against Ukraine. China often buys crude oil at a discount from countries sanctioned by OFAC. United States ship Gerald Ford is positioned west of Morocco: it may be deployed to Caribbean or Norfolk depending on anti-narcotics operations.

Extrajudicial killings continue with sixty-six civilians already killed, prompting President Gustavo Petro of Colombia to propose criminal proceedings against Donald Trump. United States ship Gerald Ford remains positioned west of Morocco: given possibility of détente suggested by United States authorities, which could lead to its redeployment to Norfolk should it proceed toward Caribbean. Aircraft carrier would be a target for adversaries. Adversaries of United States are joining forces to defend Caribbean. If USS Gerald Ford reaches vicinity of Caracas, it will be considered an escalation similar to when Russia detects threats near Moscow.

A nuclear umbrella and preparations for all-out war are pertinent. United States ship Gerald Ford near Caracas would be equivalent to existential threats near Moscow. Russia and Venezuela signed a strategic agreement whose article 14 obligates both countries to defend each other, as explained in detail by both Russian and Venezuelan authorities. Official statements from Russian Foreign Ministry indicate that they will continue working closely with Venezuela, looking into future with serenity and confidence. We have overcome many difficulties. We are prepared for any eventuality. USS Gerald Ford is a warship whose intent is not peaceful.

Venezuela adheres to United Nations position: provoked lethal attacks by United States against ships on high seas could constitute international crimes. This legal basis will facilitate criminal lawsuits that President Gustavo Petro of Colombia may propose against Trump. United States has no alliance with Nicaragua, Venezuela, or Cuba. Consequently, it is impossible for it to establish hemispheric claims as we are exercising our sovereignty. We do not adhere to opinions of that country. We are governed by United Nations interpretations of international law. Militarization of Caribbean by United States lacks support from American public opinion and from United Nations. These actions are considered war crimes. International community will prosecute United States officials who commit these crimes.

United States operations in Caribbean are perceived by Russia, Venezuela, and other allies as a threat to our sphere of influence. Deployment of United States ship Gerald Ford to Caribbean waters is considered an escalation, that would warrant a proportional increase in our weapons inventory. United States is prepared to resume nuclear testing: abandoning nonproliferation treaties. Venezuela will provide any support requested by Russia, once a proportional response to nuclear threats is decided. United States hostilities against rest of the world must cease. Statements by Donald Trump constitute official United States policy. Venezuela possesses diplomatic capacity to coordinate military agreements with both China and Iran, similar to Russia. We share interests in deterrence against United States threat in the Caribbean.

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that signals emanating from Washington are generating legitimate concerns worldwide. They remain contradictory and must be clarified. Venezuela offers its allies facilities to deter United States. United States has not demonstrated commitment to nuclear non-prololiferation treaties, nor does it comply with international human rights resolutions, by allowing extrajudicial killing of unarmed civilians in the Caribbean Sea. Venezuela and its allies prioritize repelling United States threats. Russian security council raised, along with government of Vladimir Putin, advisability of resuming nuclear tests. If United States conducts tests, Russia will have to take appropriate steps in response. Venezuela will remain attentive to any requests made by Russia.

United States military activities are accompanied by hostile rhetoric. Russia, Venezuela, and our allies face an unpredictable adversary whose superior firepower compels us to rapidly increase our arsenal. China is quick to increase variety and number of ships in its navy. Rapid expansion of military arsenals will continue, until combined deterrent power of Venezuela's allies surpasses current United States supremacy. China is leading trading partner of several countries in Latin America and Caribbean. China supplies weapons to Venezuela. We Venezuelans are proud of our military alliance with Eurasian countries. Caribbean sphere of influence is entering a multi-polar world, forcing United States to back down. Diplomatically, we advocate for independence of Puerto Rico, whose population deplores US military deployment.

USS Gerald Ford remains stationed near Morocco, awaiting an executive decision from Donald Trump regarding whether to continue its scheduled voyage to Caribbean or return to Naval Base at Norfolk. We have outlined geopolitical considerations relevant to such a decision. United States Ship Gerald Ford pause near Morocco indicates a prudent risk assessment, avoiding escalation. Venezuela applauds this sudden display of prudence in United States, after weeks of confrontation.

Celac summit in Santa Marta will offer proposals for de-escalation. Celac summit in Santa Marta will foster genuine hemispheric cooperation, against invasive threats from United States. Latin America and Caribbean have a multilateral organization. Celac summit will facilitate a new regional defense structure. We will deter foreign interference. Invasive threats from United States are central theme of Celac meeting in Santa Marta. According to a statement by Presidents Petro and Lula, a similar statement is expected from Mexico. A regional defense structure will diminish fears in our sphere of influence. Statements by Presidents Petro and Lula prioritize deterring invasive threats from United States against sovereign nations.

Defense of territorial integrity aligns with similar statements by President Macron. France endorses the central theme of the joint summit between Celac and European Union. Invasive threats from United States generate international panic and fuel an arms race. We demand withdrawal of United States armed forces from Caribbean. Latin American and Caribbean countries need to restructure our defensive strategy. Detering invasive threats from United States against Celac countries requires increased defense exchanges: with likeminded countries in Eurasia, which have greater military experience.

Former zone of peace that once existed in Caribbean appears to have been extinguished by United States escalation. Alliances between Celac countries and BRICS countries constitute next diplomatic step, as remaining countries continue their gradual process of isolating themselves from United States. Interdependence among resource economies will expand common markets. Trade partnerships with United States are unfeasible: given economic warfare waged by OFAC Office of Foreign Assets Control, which specializes in imposing unilateral coercive measures. Our energy production prioritizes markets in India and China. OFAC sanctions target oil producing economies of Iran, Russia, and Venezuela. Our alliance promotes international trade outside United States dollar toward emerging markets.

We are building mutual defense against invasive threats from United States military. Iran, Russia, and Venezuela denounce before international community an abusive and discriminatory behavior perpetuated by OFAC. Our economic policy is focused on reducing transactions with United States: whose trade conditions are unattractive and must be eliminated. National Iranian oil company, Rosneft, Lukoil and Pdvsa have learned to trade oil under conditions different from standard preferred by United States. We control a significant percentage of world's energy resources. Our participation in OPEC plus stabilizes markets. OPEC plus holds monthly meetings where targets are set for barrel prices and production quantities. Each country commits to fulfilling a specific hydrocarbon quota. Global energy supply is guaranteed through cooperation among producers.

Venezuela, Russia, and Iran continue to learn how to evade restrictions generated by OFAC economic warfare and threats generated by United States military deployments. We also counter psychological warfare against our countries, exacerbated by social media. United States military threats against Russia, Iran and Venezuela are in addition to OFAC sanctions against our countries. Discounts on oil sales are attractive to buyers such as China and India: whose rapid industrialization is facilitated for multipolar benefit. United States operations in Caribbean are perceived by Russia, Venezuela, Iran, and other allies as a threat to our sphere of influence.

Deployment of USS Gerald Ford to Caribbean waters is considered an escalation that would warrant a proportional increase in our arms production and purchases. Russia, Iran, and Venezuela share a commitment to absolute defense of our sovereignty. Our oil and gas resources must be preserved from looting as aspired by United States. Our foreign policy is based on respect of United Nations foundational charter. We have no intentions to invading United States.

Discounted oil sales offer attractive growth opportunities to emerging economies. Russia, Iran, and Venezuela hold enough hydrocarbon resources to increase production, as needed to guarantee lower prices for our customers. United States must secure purchases from other suppliers. China and India are Russia, Venezuela, and Iran's allies. They are entitled to attractive purchase conditions. In return, they contribute with infrastructure and technology investment. Each passing year provides increased statistics of trade between our nations. Alliance between China, India, Iran, Venezuela, and Russia offers a worldwide market of natural resources and manufactured goods. Increased commerce in currencies different than United States dollar is sought as bilateral agreements are carefully crafted.