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In September 2025, the US military conducted at least three strikes on vessels alleged to be involved in drug trafficking near Venezuela, killing at least 17 men described as narcoterrorists. President Trump ordered the strikes, citing threats to US security, while Venezuela condemned the actions as illegal aggression and called for UN investigations amid rising regional tensions.
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Since early September, the US has conducted at least six military strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean, killing 27 people. The operations, justified as part of a legal armed conflict with drug cartels, have heightened regional tensions and raised legal questions. The Biden administration claims these actions are lawful, but critics argue they violate international law and lack sufficient evidence.
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The US has increased military presence in the Caribbean, deploying the USS Gerald Ford and other warships to Trinidad and Tobago for training exercises amid ongoing tensions with Venezuela. The move follows recent strikes on alleged drug traffickers and regional diplomatic protests.
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The US announced Operation Southern Spear, a military effort targeting narco-terrorists in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. The move follows increased US naval presence and potential land strikes in Venezuela, amid regional tensions and concerns over drug trafficking and regime change efforts. Details remain limited.
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On December 4, the US military launched a strike against a vessel in international waters, believed to be operated by a terrorist organization and carrying narcotics. Four individuals were killed. The strike is part of ongoing US efforts against drug trafficking and terrorism, amid renewed scrutiny over previous operations.