President Donald Trump’s announcement to broaden U.S. military efforts against drug trafficking networks across Latin America, amid ongoing concerns over fentanyl and cocaine flows.
Trump Expands Military Drug Operations Across Latin America
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. military will expand its anti-drug operations beyond maritime routes and begin targeting drug trafficking networks on land across Latin America. The announcement follows a series of air and naval operations that significantly disrupted narcotics shipments traveling by sea.
According to Trump, the new phase of the campaign is intended to curb the flow of fentanyl and cocaine into the United States. The shift comes as U.S. military assets, including warships and aircraft, increase their presence in the Caribbean region near Puerto Rico.
Security analysts note that while fentanyl entering the U.S. is largely linked to Mexican trafficking organizations using chemical precursors sourced from China, parts of South America serve as transit corridors for cocaine shipments. Venezuela, though not a major producer, has been identified as one of several routes used by traffickers.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has condemned any potential military action within the region, warning that his government would resist foreign intervention. The proposed expansion has raised concerns among international observers about regional stability and the broader implications of escalating military involvement in anti-narcotics enforcement.
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