US Southern Command
US Military Strikes Kill 8 in Eastern Pacific: Escalating Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Dec 17, 2025 02:46 am CST
The US military has conducted strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in eight fatalities. This marks the latest development in a controversial campaign that has destroyed at least 26 vessels and killed 95 people since September. The operations, directed by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, have drawn significant scrutiny from human rights advocates, Democratic lawmakers, and UN officials over potential international law violations and lack of evidence supporting the narco-trafficking allegations.
US Military Strike Kills Four on Alleged Drug-Trafficking Vessel: Controversy Deepens Over Pacific Ocean Operations
Dec 05, 2025 09:45 am CST
The US military conducted a strike on an alleged narcotics vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in four fatalities and intensifying controversy over a counter-drug campaign that has claimed over 87 lives. Lawmakers who viewed classified footage of a previous September strike described troubling scenes of attacks on shipwrecked survivors, raising questions about military protocols and international law as regional tensions continue to escalate.
US Military Eliminates 14 in Pacific Ocean Anti-Drug Operations, Raising Regional Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 11:25 pm CST
US forces have killed 14 people in strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing the death toll from Washington's controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 57. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared that all operations occurred in international waters, with the military buildup in Latin America intensifying regional tensions, particularly with Venezuela.
US Military Strikes Colombian Rebel Drug Vessel: Escalating Tensions in US-Colombia Relations
Oct 20, 2025 02:29 am CST
The US military has attacked a Colombian rebel vessel in international waters, killing three crew members, as President Trump announces the suspension of all financial aid to Colombia. This incident represents a significant deterioration in US-Colombia relations, with President Petro and Trump exchanging accusations over drug trafficking policies and military operations in South American waters.
US Military Reports First Survivors in Caribbean Drug Vessel Strike Amid Escalating Venezuela Tensions
Oct 17, 2025 08:24 am CST
The US military conducted a strike against a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean that reportedly left survivors for the first time, raising new questions about these operations amid a significant military buildup near Venezuela. This development comes as President Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela and Pentagon leadership undergoes unexpected changes, intensifying concerns about US intentions in the region.
US Admiral Holsey to Resign From Southern Command Amid Venezuela Tensions
Oct 17, 2025 04:19 am CST
Admiral Alvin Holsey, who commands US military forces in Latin America, will step down from his position at the end of the year as announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This unexpected leadership change at US Southern Command comes during a period of escalating tensions with Venezuela and follows reports of internal disagreements between the admiral and secretary.