The American cruiser USS Lake Erie has entered the Panama Canal, heading towards the Caribbean, provoking the fury of Venezuela.

USS Lake Erie, an American missile cruiser, crossed the Panama Canal on Friday, heading towards the Caribbean, in the context of American military operations that are causing discontent in Venezuela. The United States intends to combat drug trafficking in the region, sending several warships, including destroyers and a submarine. In response, Venezuela will intensify its patrols of its territorial waters. The conflict between Washington and Caracas has been ongoing for years, with increased pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.