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Trump indicates US hit a facility linked to alleged drug boats
US President Donald Trump has hinted at an operation involving attacking a facility believed to be connected with vessels allegedly used for drug trafficking. Details surrounding the nature of the fac...
Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report
According to an Associated Press report, the U.S. military aircraft used in the operation to strike what was believed to be a drug boat off Venezuela's coast last year had been painted to resemble a c...
Trump: Ground Assault on Mexican Drug Cartels Will Begin Soon
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans for initiating ground operations aimed at combating drug trafficking cartels operating within Mexico. The announcement highlights an escalation in bilat...
U.S. says it seized another tanker that tried to break Venezuela blockade
The United States has reported deploying significant naval forces in the Caribbean region with operations aimed at interdicting what they claim are drug-running vessels and intercepting tankers violat...
Trump says he will carry out ground attacks on cartels in Venezuela
President Trump made statements indicating intentions to conduct ground military operations against criminal organizations within Venezuela. The nature and extent of such operations were not specified...
Venezuela’s Maduro arrives at New York federal courthouse on drug trafficking charges
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has appeared in a federal courthouse in New York following his forcible arrest in connection with drug trafficking charges. The indictment, kept secret until Decemb...
Vance argues Venezuela attack will help curb fentanyl crisis
Vice President Pence defended the U.S. military strike on Venezuela by arguing that it could contribute to reducing the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl into the country. This defense comes in resp...
US prosecutors charge Maduro, along with his wife and son, with drug trafficking
The U.S. Justice Department has expanded charges against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, including his wife Cilia Flores and their eldest son Nicolás Maduro-Gleifrèz. The new allegations include ...
US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on alleged drug boat convoy
The US Coast Guard is conducting an operation following a US military strike against a suspected drug vessel convoy in the Pacific Ocean. This adds to over 30 strikes since September, initiated by Pre...
CIA behind drone strike on ‘big facility’ in Venezuela: sources
Sources claim that the CIA orchestrated a recent drone attack targeting a docking area used by Venezuelan drug cartels, marking a significant escalation of U.S. efforts against President Nicolas Madur...
Trump says U.S. hit dock for Venezuela drug boats
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States conducted an attack on a docking station used by drug traffickers operating in Venezuela. This could signify the commencement of military o...
Donald Trump Announces Destruction of Quay Linked to Narcotics Trafficking in Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to destroy a quay suspected of being involved with drug trafficking activities in Venezuela. This move is part of continued US efforts to combat illicit n...
Trump Confirms US Attack on Venezuelan Narcotics Hub
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States conducted an attack on a narcotics hub in Venezuela. The action aimed at disrupting drug trafficking operations within the country....
Donald Trump announces strike against Venezuela to fight drug trafficking
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced potential military action targeting Venezuela to combat drug trafficking activities within the country. The move is seen as a significant escalation in U.S.-V...
US considers drug trafficking helicopters base structure in Venezuela - says Trump
According to President Donald Trump, the United States is considering establishing a base for helicopter operations involved in anti-drug trafficking activities within Venezuela....
USAF Adds to SOUTHCOM Buildup, Deploying F-35s to Puerto Rico
F-35A fighters from Vermont Air National Guard have been deployed to Puerto Rico as part of a significant U.S. Air Force expansion in Latin America targeting drug trafficking and political pressure on...
Trump Says US Attacked Venezuelan Wharf Where Drugs Were Allegedly Loaded
President Trump stated that the United States attacked a wharf in Venezuela where drugs were allegedly being loaded. The move was likely aimed at disrupting drug trafficking operations involving South...
How Oil, Drugs and Immigration Fueled Trump's Campaign in Venezuela
This article discusses how issues such as oil dependency, drug trafficking ties with Colombia, and the impact of immigration from Venezuela influenced Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric regarding the co...
Trump Announces Ground Operations Against Drug Cartels in Mexico
President Trump has announced plans for ground operations against drug cartels in Mexico as part of his ongoing efforts to combat illegal narcotics trade. The announcement comes after years of tension...
Venezuela’s Maduro open to talks with US on drugs and oil, but silent on CIA strike
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro stated willingness for negotiations with the US on drug trafficking during a pre-recorded interview aired on Venezuelan state television. However, he did not addres...
Eight Dead in US Military Strikes on Suspected Drug Trafficking Ships in Western Pacific
The United States military conducted airstrikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking activities in the western Pacific, resulting in eight fatalities....
U.S. Military Reports At Least Three Dead After Strikes On Suspected Drug Vessel
The U.S. military has conducted strikes on what was believed to be a drug-running vessel in international waters. According to reports, the operation resulted in at least three fatalities among those ...
Trump Confirms First US Ground Attack in Venezuela: Drug Factory Destroyed by Massive Explosion
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that ground forces were used for the first time in Venezuela during an operation to destroy a drug factory through a massive explosion....
Trump: US Struck 'A Hub' Where Drugs Were Being Loaded Onto Ships in Venezuela
US President Trump claimed that the United States struck 'a hub' in Venezuela where narcotics were being loaded onto ships for international distribution. This statement appears to be part of ongoing ...
Trump Suggests US Carried Out First Land Attack Against Cartels in Venezuela
President Donald Trump made an unverified statement implying that the United States conducted its first land-based military operation against criminal cartels operating within Venezuela. The claim lac...
Trump Imposes Maritime Blockade Against Narcotics in Latin America
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a maritime blockade aimed at combating drug trafficking in Latin American waters. Specific details about the scope and implementation of this initiati...
Why the 'Double Tap' Matters Far Beyond a Single Strike
An analysis piece discusses the strategic importance and controversy surrounding the 'double tap' military tactic used against drug traffickers off coastal areas....
Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report
The Associated Press reported that a military aircraft utilized by the U.S. military in an operation targeting a suspected drug trafficking boat near Venezuela last autumn was painted to resemble a ci...
Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report
According to an Associated Press report, the U.S. military aircraft involved in last year's strike against a suspected drug boat near Venezuela was painted to resemble a civilian plane....
Pentagon Attacked Drug Boat with Aircraft That Appeared Civilian
The Pentagon carried out an operation using what appeared to be civilian aircraft against a drug trafficking boat, raising questions about the conduct of military operations under cover of civil aviat...
Trump: US Will Start 'Hitting Land' In Mexico Targeting Cartels
Former U.S. President Donald Trump said that if he were still in office, the United States would start military actions on Mexican soil targeting drug cartels. This statement comes as part of a broade...
Soon now. Trump Announces US Ground Operation Against Mexican Drug Cartels
President Donald Trump has announced plans for an imminent US ground operation targeting Mexican drug cartels. The statement is part of the ongoing efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and stren...
Venezuela releasing ‘significant number’ of prisoners in bid to ‘seek peace’
In a move described by Venezuelan government officials as an effort to 'seek peace,' Venezuela has begun releasing prisoners, both citizens and foreigners, from its jails. The details on the number of...
Netherlands dials back on US Caribbean drug missions amid Venezuela tensions
The Dutch military has scaled back its cooperation with the United States on counter-drug missions in the Caribbean due to tensions related to U.S. operations against suspected drug-smuggling vessels ...
Was the U.S. capture of Venezuela's president legal?
U.S. military forces have reportedly conducted over 30 strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels from Venezuela, resulting in more than a hundred fatalities....
Coast Guard searching for survivors of US strikes on boats in the Pacific
The United States Coast Guard continues its extensive search operation into its fourth day for potential survivors after conducting attacks on vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocea...
Trump Confirms Destruction of Drug Manufacturing Site in Venezuela
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States destroyed a drug manufacturing facility located within Venezuela, marking an escalation in U.S.-Venezuela tensions over drug trafficking iss...
US Hits Large Facility Linked to Alleged Venezuelan Drug Trade
President Trump announced that the United States conducted an operation against a major facility alleged to be linked with drug trafficking activities involving Venezuela....
Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
Former President Donald Trump stated that the United States targeted a facility believed to be used for loading drug boats but did not provide details on whether it was a military or CIA operation, no...
Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
Former President Trump stated that the US targeted a facility believed to be used for loading drug-laden boats without providing details on whether the military or CIA was involved or specifying the l...
Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States had ‘hit’ a facility allegedly connected with drug boats. He did not specify if this operation was executed by military or CIA, nor revealed its...
How did the US patrol the Caribbean for drug smuggling before strikes?
US Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean have been focused on seizing approximately half a million pounds of drugs this year, marking a shift away from previous practices that involved lethal measur...
US Military Bombs Three More Alleged Drug Boats, Says There May Be Survivors
The US military has bombed three vessels suspected of drug trafficking activities at sea. Officials have stated that there may be survivors among those on the boats, indicating ongoing search and resc...
Trump says US ‘hit’ facility where alleged drug boats ‘load up’
President Trump stated that the United States conducted an action against a facility believed to be used by drug trafficking organizations for loading vessels. He declined to provide additional detail...
Trump Claims US Destroyed Major Facility Tied to Suspected Drug Vessels
President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States destroyed a significant facility associated with boats suspected of drug trafficking activities....
1 Dead in U.S. Strike on Suspected Narco Semi-submersible
U.S. forces conducted an operation against suspected drug traffickers operating a semi-submersible vessel in the Eastern Pacific according to U.S. Southern Command's statement. Joint Task Force Southe...
Mexican President Urges Dialogue and Peace Amid U.S. Military Operations Against Suspected Narcotic Vessels
The Mexican president has called for calm and dialogue as tensions arise due to recent U.S. military actions targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels off Mexico's coast, emphasizing the importance...
Plane used in boat strike painted like civilian aircraft: Report
According to a report by the Associated Press, the U.S. military aircraft involved in a strike against an alleged drug boat off Venezuela was painted to resemble a civilian aircraft....
US Strikes Target Convoy Of 3 Alleged Drug Boats
The United States conducted military strikes on a convoy of three boats suspected of trafficking drugs. The operation resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and left others missing....
Trump says US hit drug boat loading facility in Venezuela
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States conducted an airstrike on a drug boat loading facility in Venezuela. The target was reportedly used by criminal organizations in...
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