Mar 12, 2026 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. military continues to maintain a presence in the CaribbeanSea to strike alleged drug traffickers with five warships and thousands of troops. naval, air, and Coast Guard units remain deployed across the CaribbeanSea in a sustained campaign targeting drug networks tied to Venezuela. The operation underscores Washington’s renewed commitment to countering state-linked narcotrafficking under its national security framework. Sep 22, 2025 · In addition to the presence of the Navy and the Coast Guard in the Caribbean, the U.S. has also launched at least lethal three strikes on suspected Venezuelan cartel boats. Apr 28, 2025 · Written by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, The Southern Tide addresses maritime security issues throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. It discusses the challenges regional navies face including limited defense budgets, inter-state tensions, and transnational crimes. Marines and the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group have deployed in force to the Caribbean under the backdrop of Operation Southern Spear, putting thousands of troops and America’s...
