US military ships are now very active in the Caribbean Sea. This is causing problems with Venezuela. The US and Venezuela disagree about why the US is doing this. For three months, US forces have attacked ships. The US says this stops drug smugglers. However, Venezuela's President Maduro thinks the US wants to remove him. He also believes the US wants Venezuela's large oil supply.

Venezuela is having a difficult time. Its economy is very weak. Many people have left the country. Maduro's government has help from Russia and China. They see the US ships as a threat. Venezuela's opposition is not strong. But they have a new leader. María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize. This prize made her supporters protest around the world.

Experts have different ideas about the US plan. The US government says the fight against drugs is important. They say many people have died because of drugs. But some people are not sure. The President of Colombia thinks the US wants to talk about oil. He believes the US does not really want democracy in Venezuela. This supports Maduro's idea that the US wants Venezuela's resources.

An expert named Francisco Monaldi thinks oil is a reason. However, he says it might not be the main reason. The US might also be worried about security in the region. They may also want to manage people moving to other countries. The US also opposes Venezuela's government. Venezuela's oil is very important.

The military actions and arguments are creating a dangerous situation. Some people worry about breaking laws. There is a chance of a larger war. Machado's Nobel Prize is also important now. Venezuelans living in other countries celebrated her award. They want the world to notice Venezuela's problems. The future is not clear. There could be more problems or a chance for peace talks.