Senators Roger Wicker and Jack Reed have announced they will conduct rigorous oversight of Caribbean strikes following reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the military to “kill everybody” on suspected drug vessels. The Senate committee has already directed inquiries to the Department of Defense regarding these alleged strikes, which have been part of Operation Southern Spear, and involved over 20 strikes since September resulting in over 80 deaths. The operation, aimed at stopping drug trafficking and eliminating “narco-terrorists,” has drawn criticism and calls for transparency, including demands from lawmakers for the release of unedited strike recordings.
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The U.S. military conducted its 20th strike on a boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in four fatalities and raising the total death toll from these operations to 80 since September. The U.S. Southern Command confirmed the vessel was involved in illicit narcotics smuggling. Simultaneously, the Trump administration is expanding its military presence in the region with the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, solidifying its ongoing mission, Operation Southern Spear. While the administration claims the buildup is focused on stopping drug flow, concerns arise, with some suggesting this is an intimidation tactic against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who faces accusations of narcoterrorism.
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has warned Donald Trump against engaging in a prolonged military conflict in the region, particularly after the arrival of a significant US military presence. Simultaneously, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation Southern Spear, aimed at eradicating “narco-terrorists” in the Americas, intensifying the pressure on Maduro’s government. Despite the US’s official stance on the “war on drugs,” many view the expanded deployment as a political maneuver to overthrow Maduro. In response, Maduro’s regime is reportedly preparing a guerrilla-style defense plan, including sabotage and acts of chaos, to counter any potential US attack.
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The US military has launched Operation Southern Spear, targeting “narco-terrorists” in Latin America, as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This operation comes amid a significant build-up of US military presence in the region and follows the 20th reported US attack on vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, resulting in four fatalities with no survivors. The US claims these attacks are focused on disrupting drug trafficking, despite a lack of evidence or legal justification. This increased military activity, including the deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford, is widely perceived as a move to pressure Venezuela, with both Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his defense minister condemning the US actions as threats to regional sovereignty.
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John Q. Hosedrinker