Venezuela’s defense minister said five U.S. warplanes were detected about 75 kilometers off its coast, calling the move a threat from Washington. The government accused the U.S. of reckless actions that undermine Caribbean peace and urged American officials to step back. The U.S. has deployed warships in the region, citing anti-drug operations, and claimed to have destroyed Venezuelan boats, killing several. President Nicolás Maduro accused Washington of seeking regime change but signaled willingness to talk with U.S. envoy Richard Grenell.