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Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel

The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.

6 days ago

USS Stockdale arrives in Caribbean to support counter-narcotics effort

The USS Stockdale joins seven Navy vessels stationed in the U.S. Southern Command area of operations.

5 weeks ago

US military strike near Venezuela disrupts life in fishing communities

The situation highlights the region's reliance on illegal trade amid economic hardship.

By Regina Garcia Cano, The Associated Press

6 weeks ago

Senator encouraged Trump to ‘blow up something’ in message to cartels

The strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat is raising questions about how far Trump will wield his presidential power over the military.

7 weeks ago

Former Green Beret behind failed Venezuela raid released pending trial

Jordan Goudreau was arrested after a four-year investigation into the failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

14 months ago

Former Green Beret arrested for 2020 failed Venezuela raid

A former U.S. Green Beret who organized a failed cross-border raid in 2020 to remove President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested in New York.

By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian and Eric Tucker

15 months ago