Bangladesh, Dec. 24 -- The United States has reportedly expanded its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying additional troops, aircraft, and equipment amid rising tensions with Venezuela, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The reported buildup has intensified concerns across the region and beyond, as Washingtons increasingly confrontational posture toward Caracas raises the specter of direct military confrontation in South America for the first time in decades.

Citing US officials and open-source flight tracking data, the Wall Street Journal reported on December 24 that the Pentagon has moved a significant number of military assets closer to Venezuelan territory. These movements reportedly include special operations...