Southern Command
Coverage of Southern Command in the Nexus archive.
- US strike on an alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. The strike occurred as part of the Trump administration's campaign against drug traffickers, which has resulted in 208 deaths since early September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, citing a lack of evidence that the targeted vessels were carrying drugs.
- U.S. Military Kills 3 on Boat Suspected of Drug Trafficking
The U.S. Military killed three individuals on a boat suspected of drug trafficking. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, head of the Southern Command, was mentioned in the context of a January hearing in Washington.
- Two Survivors Left at Sea After U.S. Attacks Boat in Pacific
A U.S. military strike in the Pacific left two survivors after attacking a boat. The operation was ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan of the Marine Corps, head of the Southern Command.
- U.S. says 1 survivor in deadly strikes on alleged drug boats
The U.S. military reported one survivor from deadly strikes targeting alleged drug boats. Southern Command informed the U.S. Coast Guard to initiate a search and rescue operation for the survivor.
- U.S. says 1 survivor in deadly strikes on alleged drug boats
The U.S. confirmed one survivor from deadly strikes targeting alleged drug boats. Southern Command alerted the U.S. Coast Guard to initiate a search and rescue operation for the survivor.