U.S. forces attack a drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, according to Hegseth.
The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel thought to be involved in drug trafficking, this time in the eastern Pacific. Army Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the details of the attack on Wednesday. This most recent operation marks the eighth carried out during the Trump administration, with all prior strikes occurring in the […]
Trump’s Caribbean ‘drug wars’ are creating a new Monroe Doctrine
For years, the narrative around America’s wars has often revolved around themes like drug control, democracy, or the defense of freedom. However, a closer examination of the situation near Venezuela suggests a different, more strategic motive is in play. It seems that Donald Trump’s so-called war on drugs isn’t really focused on issues like fentanyl […]
Democrats seek clarification on Trump’s disputed drug boat operations in the Caribbean.
Democrats Seek Oversight on Trump’s Military Actions Against Drug Cartels Democratic lawmakers are pushing for clarity regarding President Trump’s military campaign targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean. This comes as the frequency of airstrikes increases and a key military commander in the U.S. Southern Command announces his unexpected retirement. President Trump has justified […]
Pete Hegseth Confirms Deadly U.S. Attack on Caribbean Drug Boat
U.S. Military Targets Colombian Drug Vessel Linked to ELN On Sunday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the U.S. military conducted what he described as a “lethal kinetic attack” on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, which is reportedly tied to the Colombian Marxist terrorist group Colombian National Liberation Army (ELN). The ELN stands […]
Trump criticizes Colombia’s Petro following reported drug strike death
Trump Opposes Colombian Petro After Fishermen Deaths: Key Details The Colombian government has stated that the fishermen killed in recent U.S. military actions near Venezuela were not involved in drug trafficking. This assertion directly contradicts the U.S. claims that Caribbean operations target “narco-terrorism.” The tension around these events is pushing U.S.-Colombian relations into a complicated […]
Leading Democrat on Armed Services urges House hearing on reported drug boat attacks
Hearing Requested on Military Actions Against Drug Traffickers Rep. Adam Smith, the leading Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, is advocating for a hearing regarding the Trump administration’s lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel near Venezuela. Smith criticized the administration for its silence on President Trump’s order to target ships in the Caribbean […]
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro Reacts Angrily After Trump Labels Him a Drug Dealer
Trump’s Controversial Remarks Spark Tension with Colombia Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro criticized former President Trump, labeling his comments about Colombia as “disrespectful and ignorant.” This remark came after Trump referred to Petro as an “illegal drug dealer.” The Colombian administration expressed that Trump’s statements were a “direct threat” to the country’s sovereignty. In a […]
Colombia challenges US assertion that fisherman killed in strike was involved in drug trafficking.
Colombia’s government has stated that the fishermen recently killed in U.S. strikes near Venezuelan waters were not involved in drug trafficking. This contradicts claims from Washington that the expanded operations in the Caribbean are targeting “narco-terrorism.” These tensions are pushing relations with Colombia, a key non-NATO ally, into a more complicated phase. Colombian President Gustavo […]
Colombia withdraws its ambassador following Trump’s drug allegations against Petro.
Colombia has decided to recall its ambassador from the United States amid escalating tensions and comments from President Donald Trump regarding its leadership. Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Mapi announced this on Monday, stating that Ambassador Daniel García-Peña is returning to Bogota for discussions with President Gustavo Petro Urego. The move follows Trump labeling Petro […]
Trump claims Colombian president is failing to address drug cartels effectively.
Trump Targets Drug Cartels in Colombia Amidst Ongoing Scandals As attention remains on various scandals, President Trump is intensifying his efforts against drug cartels and their associates throughout the Western Hemisphere. This initiative highlights alleged connections between the Colombian president and drug traffickers. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump voiced strong criticism of […]