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.