Trump’s attacks on drug boats overlook the main issue.
Every few weeks, new footage emerges from the Caribbean. Smoke rises above the crystal-clear water as small boats are destroyed by U.S. artillery fire. Currently, Washington has been targeting drug shipments, with eight reported successes in this televised war on drugs. Yet, beneath the surface, there’s a profound failure. The coca economy fueling Colombia’s armed […]
Trump states that a declaration of war is unnecessary for attacks on suspected cartel boats.
Trump Rejects Need for War Declaration Amid Military Actions President Trump, on Thursday, indicated that he doesn’t see a requirement to seek Congressional approval for a declaration of war while the U.S. military targets vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific. “I don’t necessarily think we need to seek a declaration of war,” Trump remarked to […]
Trump targets suspected Venezuelan drug boats as pressure increases on Maduro’s government
Trump’s Venezuela Strategy: Pressure on Maduro Amid Anti-Drug Operations President Donald Trump claimed that Venezuela is “feeling the heat” after the seizure of at least two ships in the past week, part of his administration’s ongoing campaign against suspected drug trafficking in the Caribbean. While Trump asserts that these actions are intended to limit drug […]
US is definitely considering action in Venezuelan territory after destroying drug boats: Trump
Trump Considers Targeting Venezuelan Drug Cartels In a recent statement, President Trump mentioned he is contemplating actions against land-based drug cartels in Venezuela, following the seizure of approximately six vessels involved in drug smuggling. “Having gained control over the seas, our attention is now shifting to land,” he remarked during a press interaction in the […]
Trump’s actions against Venezuela drug boats cause disruption for cartels
U.S. Efforts Against Venezuelan Drug Cartels Intensify President Donald Trump’s initiatives to target suspected narco-terrorists in Venezuela are likely to push drug networks to rethink their strategies in response to what the administration describes as an “armed conflict” against these criminal organizations. A memo from the White House, dated September 30, indicates that the U.S. […]
Republican senators defeat effort to stop Trump’s actions against suspected drug boats
Republican senators have defeated a proposal aimed at stopping U.S. military operations targeting vessels off the coast of Venezuela, which the Trump administration claims are involved in drug trafficking. The resolution, presented by Democratic Senators Adam Schiff from California and Tim Kaine from Virginia, failed to pass with a vote of 48-51 on Wednesday. This […]
Two Republicans Oppose Trump’s Move Against Narco Boats
On Wednesday evening, two Republican senators defied party lines in an attempt to halt President Donald Trump’s military action against a suspected drug-trafficking ship in the Caribbean, though their efforts were unsuccessful. A joint resolution, backed by several Senate Democrats and Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, aimed to restrict President Trump’s ability to conduct […]
Most Americans Favor Trump Administration Destroying Drug Boats: POLL
Support for Trump’s Actions Against Drug Cartels A recent poll conducted by Harvard University CAPS/Harris shows that over 70% of Americans favor the Trump administration’s choice to destroy drug smuggling vessels linked to cartels. Since January, President Donald Trump has spearheaded a significant crackdown on these criminal organizations, designating some of them as foreign terrorist […]
Israel stops 39 boats from Gaza aid mission and takes Greta Thunberg into custody.
Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Fleet The Israeli Navy intercepted 39 ships from an aid fleet targeting Gaza on Thursday, resulting in the detention of several activists, including prominent climate activist Greta Samberg and some European lawmakers, according to reports. The global Sumud Flotilla aimed to challenge the extensive Israeli blockade, with over 40 boats […]
CBP boats monitor the Chicago River during Operation Midway Blitz
Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has deployed boats on the Chicago River as part of “Operation Midway Blitz,” an initiative focused on immigration and customs enforcement in the area. This operation kicked off last month and has led to over 500 arrests, which include individuals with serious past convictions and […]