Military action in the Eastern Pacific results in the deaths of two cartel members, according to SOUTHCOM.
U.S. forces launched another strike against suspected cartel members in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals linked to drug trafficking, according to the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). SOUTHCOM stated in a post on X, “We are adding systemic friction across the board to cartels.” Notably, on April 13, a […]
SOUTHCOM Leader Unexpectedly Visits Venezuela
U.S. General Visits Venezuela in Rare Engagement Marine General Francis L. Donovan, who leads U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), made an unexpected trip to Caracas on Wednesday. During this visit, he met with Delcy Rodriguez, who is recognized as the “acting president” of Venezuela, along with other officials from the socialist government. This visit is notable […]
Navy Admiral Holsey steps down from SOUTHCOM as a new commander assumes leadership.
Admiral Holsey Resigns Amid Drug Op Scrutiny The head of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey, resigned on Friday amid growing scrutiny of a recent incident involving a drug smuggling ship in the Caribbean. Holsey, who had been in command since November 2024, unexpectedly announced his plans to retire in October during a time of […]