Hegseth reveals retirement of US commander overseeing counter-narcotics efforts in the Caribbean as military activities increase in the area.
Admiral Holsey to Retire at Year’s End Admiral Alvin Holsey, who leads U.S. military operations against alleged drug traffickers from Venezuela, is set to retire by the end of this year. This announcement came from Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth on Thursday. Holsey, who is 60 years old, has been at the helm of […]
10,000 US troops are currently aiding drug enforcement efforts in the Caribbean.
Currently, around 10,000 U.S. troops are involved in counternarcotics efforts in the Caribbean, representing a significant military escalation as the Trump administration intensifies its actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to Pentagon officials. Most military personnel in the region are stationed in Puerto Rico, while the Marines are deployed on ships. The Navy has […]
President Donald Trump stated that troops carried out another attack in the Caribbean.
President Donald Trump revealed on Tuesday that the U.S. military has carried out another strike against a suspected drug trafficking vessel near the Venezuelan coast, resulting in the deaths of six individuals believed to be smugglers. On Truth Social, Trump stated, “Under my authority as Commander-in-Chief, the Secretary of the Army ordered an airstrike on […]
Hegseth reveals plan to eliminate drug cartels in the Caribbean Sea.
Pentagon Forms New Task Force to Combat Drug Cartels Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the Pentagon is establishing a new joint task force aimed at dismantling drug cartels operating in the Caribbean. This task force, which comes at the direction of President Trump, will function within the jurisdiction of U.S. Southern Command […]
Pete Hegseth reveals a new task force focused on combating drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
New Counternarcotics Task Force in the Caribbean On Friday, Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth revealed that the Department of the Army is setting up a new joint counternarcotics task force in the Caribbean. The goal? To significantly diminish the power of cartels, eliminate harmful substances, and safeguard the U.S. As Hegseth put it, “If […]
Venezuela requests urgent meeting of the UN Security Council regarding US military activities in the Caribbean.
Venezuela Calls for Emergency UN Security Council Meeting On Thursday, the Venezuelan government requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council regarding recent U.S. military actions in waters near Venezuela. The request was made in a letter to Vasily Nebenzia, Russia’s U.N. Ambassador and current Council President. Venezuela accused the administration of Donald […]
87-year-old Royal Caribbean traveler Bob Pettit intends to go on his 26th cruise despite experiencing severe sickness from a bad norovirus outbreak.
A retired couple who has spent a significant part of their lives enjoying cruises is currently facing a challenging situation. Bob Pettit, at 87 years old, along with nearly 100 other passengers on the Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas, recently contracted norovirus shortly after leaving San Diego. This cruise, stretching over 13 days, includes […]
Two people die in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda brings heavy rainfall to the northern Caribbean.
Most schools in the Bahamas were closed on Monday due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Imelda, which has been impacting the northern Caribbean. The storm is situated roughly 165 miles (270 km) north of the Bahamas, near Great Abaco Island, which is still in recovery mode after being hit by Hurricane Dorian in 2019 […]
Military actions focus on suspected drug smuggling boats during Caribbean buildup
US Military Strikes Against Venezuelan Drug Cartels Escalate President Donald Trump has ramped up military presence in the Caribbean, recently authorizing a series of strikes targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels linked to Venezuela. So far, at least three strikes have resulted in casualties, which has raised legal concerns among some Congressional lawmakers, pushing for more […]
Royal Caribbean suspends cruise stops in Haiti until April 2026 because of safety concerns
Royal Caribbean Cancels Haiti Port Stop Until Spring 2026 Royal Caribbean has decided to cancel its planned visits to Haiti’s private port until at least next spring. The cruise line typically stops at Labadee, located on the north coast of the island. A representative from the Royal Caribbean Group mentioned that the decision was made […]