U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. sends USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America as Trump signals possible land strikes on cartels
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The Pentagon is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the U.S. Southern Command region to bolster counter-narcotics operations, as President Donald Trump suggests the campaign could expand to land targets after a 10th strike on a suspected drug boat killed six people in the Caribbean.
B-1 bombers approach Venezuela as Trump suggests land strikes on cartels
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Two U.S. B-1 bombers flew within 50 miles of Venezuela on Thursday, amid ongoing military actions against drug trafficking from the country. President Donald Trump denied the flights but expressed dissatisfaction with Venezuela over drugs and hinted at potential land-based strikes against cartels. The operations follow recent U.S. strikes on drug boats in international waters.
U.S. admiral steps down amid strikes on Venezuelan drug boats
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Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of U.S. Southern Command, has retired after expressing concerns over the legality of ongoing military strikes on suspected drug vessels off Venezuela. The Pentagon continues these operations, including a recent drone strike on a submarine that killed two and captured two survivors. Critics question the actions' compliance with U.S. and international law.