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US blows up Ecuadorian ship it linked to Los Choneros drug trafficking

A video accompanying the announcement showed military personnel boarding a ship

The Independent UK

Four-Star Dissent: Leaked Document Shows SOUTHCOM Chief Warned Iran War Is Straining Latin America

A classified Pentagon document made public this week shows SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis Donovan and three other four-star officers formally objected to extending U.S. military commitments in Iran, warning the war is straining forces meant for Latin America, Europe and the Pacific. The Pentagon confirmed the dissent while blasting the…

Latin Times

US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

US Southern Command has struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two accused of trafficking drugs

The Guardian - US

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Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar AVSM, VSM assumes command of Southern Command

Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar has taken charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command. A decorated officer with extensive command and staff experience, he has served in various operational and strategic roles. General Pushkar, an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, has also held international assignments. Upon assuming command,…

The Economic Times

Who is General Dhiraj Seth, India's new Army Chief: Headed two commands facing Pakistan and known for contributions to modernisation, future warfare tactics

General Dhiraj Seth has assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, marking a significant moment as the first from the Armoured Corps to lead the force since 1997. A decorated officer with extensive command experience, General Seth takes the helm during a crucial period of transformation for…

The Economic Times

Despite killing 200 people in attacks on suspected drug boats, US has done little to slow drug trade, experts say

Dozens of attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats do not appear to have made a dent in cocaine availability in the US, researchers say

The Independent UK

Defense department watchdog opens inquiry into US airstrikes on alleged drug boats

Officials will determine if standard process was followed before lethal strikes in Caribbean and eastern Pacific

The Guardian - US

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Pentagon Watchdog Opens Probe Into U.S. 'Narco Boat' Strikes in Caribbean and Pacific Amid Legal Questions

The review will examine the intelligence and targeting process used in the strikes, including how targets were selected and approved

Latin Times

What's a bored Donald Trump to do?

As U.S. surveillance flights over the island increase, the president could be betting on action to regain his mojo

Salon

US military kills three people in boat strike in eastern Pacific

Without offering details or evidence, US Southern Command describes the people killed as ‘narco-terrorists’

The Guardian - US

Pentagon ramps up plans for military operation in Cuba in case Trump orders direct intervention: report

Earlier this week, Trump said ‘we may stop by Cuba’ after the Iran war is resolved

The Independent UK

U.S. Kills 5 in Latest Boat Strike, Increasing Death Toll in Anti-Drug Campaign to 168

Southern Command said the operation targeted two vessels "transiting along known narco-trafficking routes," although it did not provide evidence supporting the assessment

Latin Times

US military strikes three alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing 11 people

US forces struck three vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Eleven individuals on board were killed. These actions are part of a campaign that began in September. The US military previously justified lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers. This approach contrasts with earlier law enforcement methods.

The Times of India

US Southern Command sinks new boat, kills 3 near Venezuela

The US military on Friday said it 'eliminated' a vessel allegedly linked to drug trafficking in Caribbean waters, killing three of the vessel's crew members.

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The Independent UK

Navy warship and supply vessel collide off South American coast

It was not immediately clear exactly where in the ocean the ships collided

Euronews

US strike on alleged narco-trafficking ship near Colombia kills two

The US Southern Command confirmed a new lethal attack in international waters near Colombia, as part of its Operation Southern Lance against South American drug traffickers.

The Guardian - US

US military seizes Venezuela oil tanker under Trump sanctions

US Coast Guard and others boarded foreign-flagged crude carrier Veronica in a pre-dawn operation

Fortune

Trump has been laying the groundwork for a strike on Venezuela for a full year. Here’s the timeline

President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country. President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela said the U.S. military operations were a thinly veiled effort to oust him…

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Euronews

US strikes five more alleged narcoboats killing at least eight

The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures.

The Independent UK

US strikes three more alleged drug boats, leaving three dead as others jump overboard

The military asserted the vessels were part of a convoy on known narco-trafficking routes

Latin Times

Admiral in Charge of U.S. Troops in Latin America Retires Early Amid Reports of Rifts With Defense Secretary Hegseth

Admiral Alvin Holsey, the head of U.S. Southern Command, retired Friday roughly two years earlier than expected, handing over authority as U.S. military operations in Latin America draw increased scrutiny and tensions with Venezuela intensify.

The Independent UK

Top military lawyer raised concerns about Trump’s ‘drug boat’ strikes and was promptly ignored: report

The senior judge advocate general reportedly raised concerns that the airstrikes against the alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ could amount to extrajudicial killings

Latin Times

USS Gerald Ford Gets To Southcom's Area Of Responsibility, Ramping Up Tensions With Venezuela

The USS Gerald Ford, the country's largest aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Southern Command's area of operations, according to new reports.

The Independent UK

US is sending dozens of relief workers to help with fallout from Hurricane Melissa

The United States is deploying several dozen disaster relief workers, including urban search and rescue teams, to Caribbean island nations as they deal with devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa

Latin Times

Military Commander Overseeing Pressure Campaign On Venezuela Reportedly Raised Concern About Mission Before Stepping Down

Southern Command (Southcom) head Alvin Holsey had raised concerns about the pressure campaign on Venezuela's authoritarian regime, particularly strikes against alleged drug boats, before stepping down from his post, according to a new report

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