United States military forces are making their presence known in international waters, increasing their presence in the Caribbean and Pacific seas as the Trump administration vows to deter drug cartels, according to reports.

The escalation has irked Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who warned on Thursday that his country could not be invaded.

Newsweek reached out to the State Department via email for comment.

Why It Matters

U.S. deployment of multiple warships including a nuclear-powered submarine and 4,500 troops is part of President Donald Trump 's intensified antidrug cartel operations , with the projection of military force around Latin America putting countries like Venezuela on guard as part of their most serious confrontation with the U.S. in years.

Maduro has stated t

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