The US has reactivated the long-abandoned Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, as part of a growing military buildup in the Caribbean. Dozens of F-35 fighter jets now operate daily from the base, alongside upgrades like new taxiways, tents, and communication gear.

While some locals welcome jobs and security, others worry about noise and risks amid rising tensions with Venezuela. Critics fear Washington's goal may go beyond anti-drug operations to regime change.