U.S. Launches Military Operation in Caribbean and pacific, Cites Anti-Drug Efforts
WASHINGTON – the United States has initiated a ample military campaign spanning the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, deploying at least six warships and air force assets under the guise of an anti-narcotics operation. The move comes amid escalating tensions with Venezuela, where the government has accused Washington of fabricating a pretext for intervention.
recent weeks have seen the U.S. military conduct approximately twenty airstrikes targeting vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the region, resulting in 76 reported fatalities. The U.S. has not publicly presented evidence supporting its claims regarding the vessels’ illicit cargo. This deployment and the accompanying strikes raise concerns about the potential for broader military action in Latin America, especially against Venezuela, which is rich in oil reserves.
The Pentagon has offered limited details regarding “Southern Spear,” the name of the operation. Though, CBS News reported Wednesday that senior military leaders presented President Trump with a range of options for operations in Venezuela, including potential ground incursions. in response, the Venezuelan military announced a “massive” nationwide deployment to counter perceived U.S. “imperialism.”
The arrival of a cutting-edge U.S. aircraft carrier off the Latin American coast further underscores the heightened military posture. Venezuelan officials allege Washington is leveraging accusations of drug trafficking to justify a regime change in caracas and gain control of the nation’s oil wealth. president Trump has offered conflicting statements regarding his strategy, at times hinting at strikes within Venezuela and the imminent removal of Nicolás Maduro, while at othre times dismissing the possibility of war.
