STORY: U.S. military aircraft were active at the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico on Monday (December 1).

Reuters video shows U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II jets taking off after arriving last week, as the United States steps up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government.

On Saturday (November 29), President Donald Trump declared that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered “completely closed,” without providing further details. The statement sparked anxiety and confusion in Caracas as his administration intensified efforts against Maduro.

When asked whether his comments signaled imminent strikes on Venezuela, Trump responded: “Don’t read anything into it.”

The Trump administration has been weighing options related to Venezuela, citing what it describes as Maduro’s role in supplying illegal drugs that have killed Americans. The socialist leader has denied any involvement in the drug trade.

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VIDEO SHOWS: U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT AT FORMER ROOSEVELT ROADS NAVAL BASE IN PUERTO RICO

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SHOWS: CEIBA, PUERTO RICO (DECEMBER 1, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all)

1. U.S. MARINE CORPS AV-8B HARRIER II JET ADVANCING ON TARMAC

2. VARIOUS OF U.S. MARINE CORPS AV-8B HARRIER II JET TAKING OFF

3. VARIOUS OF PERSONNEL NEXT TO U.S. MARINE CORPS AV-8B HARRIER II JETS

4. VARIOUS OF U.S. MARINE CORPS AV-8B HARRIER II JETS ADVANCING ON TARMAC

5. VARIOUS OF U.S. KC130 HERCULES ON TARMAC

6. VARIOUS OF U.S. KC130 HERCULES TAKING OFF

7. MARINE CORPS OSPREY LANDING

8. MARINE CORPS OSPREY ADVANCING ON TARMAC

9. MARINE CORPS OSPREY ON TARMAC

10. MARINE CORPS OSPREY ADVANCING ON TARMAC

11. VARIOUS OF MARINE CORPS OSPREY TAKING OFF

12. AIRCRAFT FLYING