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America's Deadliest Drone Just Landed in South America

The U.S. has moved MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador. Here's what that signals for the drug war.

Latin Times · 19h ago

US strikes suspected drug boat in Caribbean; 4 killed in latest operation

The US military killed four people in a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea, the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said on Sunday. The operation is the latest in a series of attacks by Washington on vessels it claims are involved in narcotics trafficking, drawing criticism from…

The Times of India · Oct 5

Southcom General Won't Rule Out Land Strikes on Cartels: "All Options Are on the Table"

SOUTHCOM's top general confirms land strikes on cartels are "options," as the Pentagon expands its drug war from boat strikes to ground operations across Latin America.

Latin Times · Sep 30

US Treasury sanctions Ecuador-to-US cocaine trafficking network

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 15 people involved in a network allegedly shipping cocaine from Ecuador through Mexico to the U.S. The operation uses Ecuador-based fishing vessels to transfer cocaine to power boats heading north

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Unclaimed Attacks on Three Ecuadorian Boats May Be Linked to Secret U.S. Operations: Report

The incidents took place amid Operation Southern Spear, under which U.S. officials have publicly announced 63 attacks on 67 vessels and 221 reported deaths through mid-July

Latin Times · Aug 18

Hegseth’s 67 deadly drug boat strikes have not stopped cocaine from flooding into the US. Trump’s own DEA says so

Traffickers are using planes, larger boats and sailing close to coastlines as cocaine production in South America ramps up

The Independent UK · Jul 27

US Southern Command Ends Earthquake Mission in Venezuela as Death Toll Tops 5,000 and Humanitarian Needs Persist

The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) has officially concluded its military support mission in Venezuela following last month's devastating twin earthquakes, ending one of the largest U.S. humanitarian deployments in the region in recent years. While American troops are leaving, aid organizations warn that the humanitarian emergency is far from over

Latin Times · Jul 27

Southcom Chief Attends High-Level Venezuela Meeting That Included Diosdado Cabello Despite $25 Million U.S. Reward

Venezuela's presidential press office said the meeting was held "to coordinate rescue operations, humanitarian assistance and logistics" after the earthquakes

Latin Times · Jul 7

Venezuela's La Guaira port reopens to deliver earthquake aid, US military says

Venezuela's La Guaira port has resumed operations after repairs and is receiving humanitarian aid for earthquake victims, the US military said Monday. US Southern Command said the USS Fort Lauderdale was delivering critical supplies through the port after twin powerful earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people and left tens of…

France 24 · Jun 30

U.S. Boots on the Ground in Venezuela as Massive Earthquake Relief Mission Expands

For the first time in years, U.S. military personnel are operating on Venezuelan soil as part of a large-scale humanitarian mission following the twin earthquakes that devastated the South American nation, marking an extraordinary moment in relations between Washington and Caracas.

Latin Times · Jun 29