The US military said it struck and sank a vessel it alleges was linked to drug trafficking in Caribbean waters near Venezuela, killing three people during the operation, the US Southern Command said on social media. The action, carried out by Joint Task Force Southern Spear on February 13, targeted the vessel as it transited […]
Operation Southern Spear
US military strike kills two in eastern Pacific
WASHINGTON: The United States military has carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving one survivor, US Southern Command announced on Monday. The operation is part of the broader campaign known as Operation Southern Spear, which targets suspected drug-trafficking vessels in international waters. Read More: […]
Caribbean tensions surge as US launches military operation
The United States has launched a military operation named “Southern Spear” in the Caribbean, targeting drug traffickers. The operation could potentially involve action against Venezuela. US officials said the mission aims to protect Americans from illegal drugs and curb organized crime in the Western Hemisphere. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the operation on […]
US Military Latin America Operation Announced
The US announced a new military operation in Latin America called Operation Southern Spear. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said it targets narco-terrorists and protects the Homeland. He posted on social media that the mission aims to remove drugs and related threats. No specific details were provided on how it differs from existing operations. Experts warn […]