In a bold move, the Pentagon is ramping up its military presence in Latin America to tackle transnational criminal organizations and disrupt narcotics trafficking. The USS Gerald R. Ford is set to join the fight.
In a dramatic escalation, the US military launched a lethal strike on a narco-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, killing all onboard. This marks the fourth such military action since September, raising tensions with Venezuela as President Maduro prepares for potential conflict.
