On Saturday, the United States conducted a rapid response military drill at its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, involving two Marine Corps Ospreys. This exercise, which included the aircraft landing in the embassy parking lot, was aimed at ensuring the military's readiness for emergencies. The U.S. embassy had recently reopened following the restoration of diplomatic relations after the ousting of former President Nicolás Maduro in January. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil indicated that the drill was intended to prepare for potential medical and catastrophic emergencies. While some residents gathered to observe the drill, others protested against it, holding banners that read 'No to the Yankee drill.' This military exercise comes on the heels of significant events, including the capture of Maduro and his wife by U.S. forces earlier this year, as they face drug trafficking charges in New York. The U.S. indictment claims that Maduro led a conspiracy to smuggle drugs into the United States, exploiting his position to benefit corrupt officials and narco-terrorists operating in Venezuela.