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US surge in Caribbean nears $3 billion price tag
The United States' increased military presence in the Caribbean region is approaching a cost of nearly $3 billion, reflecting efforts to bolster security and counter strategic threats such as transnat...
El Paso Airport Closed for Nine Hours After U.S. Detects Mexican Cartel Drones
The El Paso International Airport was closed for nine hours after US authorities detected drones operated by a Mexican drug cartel near the airport's vicinity. The closure caused significant disruptio...
Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, prompt El Paso airport closure
Drones operated by a Mexican drug cartel invaded US airspace near El Paso, leading to the temporary closure of El Paso International Airport for safety reasons. The Department of Defense acted to disa...
After Petro-Trump meeting, bilateral operation intercepts drug submarine with 10 tons of cocaine
Following recent high-level meetings between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Joe Biden, Colombian and U.S. forces collaborated to intercept a drug-running submarine carrying about t...
3 dead as US launches new strike on suspected drug boat in Caribbean
The US military reported an operation that killed three suspected drug traffickers off the coast of South America, increasing the death toll from similar operations since September 2021 to 133 people ...
Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, prompt El Paso airport closure
Drones operated by Mexican cartels have entered United States airspace and prompted the closure of El Paso International Airport. The Department of War has acted to disable these drones according to a...
Pentagon Reports Strike on Drug-Smuggling Ship in Pacific Ocean; Two Dead
The Pentagon announced Wednesday that a United States Navy vessel conducted an operation against a suspected drug-smuggling ship in the eastern Pacific Ocean. During the operation, individuals onboard...
US Neutralizes Drug Trafficker Drones
The United States has taken measures to counter and disable unmanned aerial systems reportedly used by Mexican drug cartels for illicit activities such as trafficking drugs across the border....
Colombia’s president says he escaped assassination attempt while in helicopter
Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported on Tuesday that he narrowly avoided an assassination attempt when his helicopter was unable to land at its predetermined destination along Colombia's Caribbe...
Three killed in strike by US against drug smuggling boat
A maritime operation led by the United States has resulted in the death of three individuals aboard a suspected drug trafficking vessel....
US: Drug cartel planes responsible for El Paso airport closure
The United States has identified unmarked aircraft of Mexican drug cartels as being responsible for the temporary closure of El Paso International Airport....
US Launches New Attack on Suspected Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific, Raises Extrajudicial Killings to 128
The United States has conducted another military operation against what it believes is a drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action comes as reports indicate that the number of ...
US Strikes Another Drug Boat in Caribbean; Three Dead
The US has conducted another airstrike on a drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in three fatalities....
US Neutralizes Mexican Cartel Drones After Suspending Flights in Texas
The United States has taken action against drones allegedly operated by Mexican drug cartels following the suspension of flights in parts of Texas. However, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico City's mayor, sta...
Two people die in new US attack on suspected drug boat in the Pacific
The United States conducted an attack targeting a suspected narco-boat in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in two deaths. No further details about the identities of those involved or specific circumstance...
US Strikes Another Alleged Drug Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific
The United States military has conducted an operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean targeting another suspected drug trafficking vessel. Details on the exact location and outcome of this interception a...
US strikes second alleged drug boat in a week, bringing death toll to 133
The US military conducted a second strike against an alleged drug-running vessel this week, resulting in the death of individuals on board and escalating the total number of fatalities from such opera...
Not Narcotics but Pentagon: Laser Tests to Bring Down Cartel Drones Caused Airspace Closure in El Paso
The U.S. military's tests involving lasers intended to counter unmanned aerial vehicles used by drug cartels led to the temporary closure of airspace above El Paso, Texas....
Narco noir: Drugs, gangs and mercenaries in Latin America
In a podcast episode of Guns for Hire, Dr Vanda Felbab-Brown discusses gang violence escalation in Haiti despite the presence of private military company Vectus Global. The conversation includes insig...
US military reports new deadly strike on drug trafficking boat
The US military has conducted another lethal attack targeting a vessel involved in drug trafficking activities....
US Neutralizes Cartel Drones After Suspendings Flights in Texas, But Claudia Sheinbaum Says She Has No Information
The United States has taken steps to neutralize drones operated by Mexican drug cartels after suspending flights at the El Paso airport due to security concerns. This action follows recent activities ...
Drones and Border Cartels
Federal officials ordered the closure of airspace around El Paso, Texas for ten days due to unidentified drone threats, which are suspected to be linked to border cartels....
US Strikes Another Alleged Drug Trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 2
The United States military conducted an operation against a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in two fatalities. This incident is part of ongoing efforts to com...
US Military Reports New Deadly Strike on Drug Trafficking Boat
The US military has conducted an operation resulting in the incapacitation of a drug trafficking boat, according to recent reports. Details regarding casualties or exact geographical location were not...
US military reports new deadly strike on drug trafficking boat
The US military has conducted a lethal operation against a vessel engaged in drug trafficking activities, resulting in casualties aboard the targeted boat....
EU Attacks Suspected Drug Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) has conducted an operation against what they describe as a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean. This action is part of their broade...
US Reports Two Dead After Strike on Drug Ship in Pacific Ocean
The United States has reported that two individuals died following an attack on a drug-laden vessel in the Pacific Ocean. The nature and specifics of the operation are not detailed....
US Attacks Narcotraffickers in the Pacific with Casualties
The United States attacked drug traffickers operating in the Pacific Ocean. The operation reportedly caused casualties among the traffickers but no details on American losses are available....
US Strikes Destroy Drug Trafficking Vessel in Pacific Ocean
The United States has carried out strikes against a suspected drug trafficking vessel operating in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean....
US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in Pacific Kills Two
The United States conducted an offensive operation in the Pacific Ocean targeting what was believed to be a drug-trafficking vessel, resulting in two fatalities....
US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific
The United States military has intercepted and destroyed an alleged drug trafficking vessel operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as part of ongoing international efforts to combat illegal narcotics ...
US Strikes Another Alleged Drug-trafficking Boat in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military has conducted another operation in the Eastern Pacific targeting a vessel suspected of drug trafficking activities. This action demonstrates ongoing efforts by American forces to com...
US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific
The United States Navy has intercepted and destroyed an allegedly drug trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean as part of anti-narcotics operations....
Pentagon Reports Death of Two People After Attack on Drug Ship
The Pentagon has confirmed that two people died following an attack on a drug ship suspected of trafficking narcotics....
US military reports new deadly strike on drug trafficking boat
The US military has conducted another lethal operation against a vessel involved in drug trafficking activities....
US strikes another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific
The US military has conducted an operation against a suspected drug trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The exact details of the strike and any seizures or arrests have not been provided....