U.S. Southern Command

USS Nimitz will return to Naval Station Norfolk after a four-month deployment. The aircraft carrier, commanded by Capt. Joseph Furco, served as the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 11 during its deployment to the U.S. Southern Command starting March 7.

The USS San Antonio departed Norfolk to support U.S. Southern Command mission requirements and participate in Department of War operations aimed at stopping illegal drug trafficking. The ship recently deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet operations zone.

Venezuelan doctors warn that the aftermath of twin earthquakes could trigger a worsening medical crisis due to untreated injuries, poor sanitation, and an overburdened healthcare system. The U.S. military has deployed 900 personnel to assist with relief efforts, while international teams from countries like Ecuador and Israel are aiding search-and-rescue operations.

The U.S. Military is supporting earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela through its Secure Operations Center in Doral, collaborating with the State Department and Venezuelan government. Military personnel are using classified imagery and coordinating aid delivery via specialized assets and ships like USS Fort Lauderdale and USS Billings, with approximately 2,000 personnel involved.

A Doral-based nonprofit, Global Empowerment Mission, has dispatched over $1 million in aid to Venezuela following 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes. The U.S. State Department and Southern Command supported the relief efforts, while Venezuelan authorities arrested individuals accused of looting in La Guaira. The death toll has risen to 2,295, with the U.S. Geological Survey estimating tens of thousands of fatalities.

Venezuelan doctors warn of rising infection risks among earthquake survivors due to poor sanitation and overcrowded shelters. The U.S. military has deployed 900 personnel to assist with relief efforts, while the Trump administration has pledged $300 million in aid. The earthquakes, which killed over 1,900 people, have caused $6.7 billion in damage and left 1.2 million tons of debris.

Venezuelan doctors warn of infection risks from untreated earthquake injuries as displaced people face poor sanitary conditions. Over 1,900 deaths have been reported, with 40,600 people still unaccounted for, while U.S. military personnel support ongoing rescue efforts.

The US military has deployed over 900 personnel to Venezuela and 800 to Puerto Rico and Curacao to support relief efforts after twin earthquakes. Operations include search-and-rescue, airport restoration, and mobilizing air and naval assets.

US Southern Command deployed warships, transport aircraft, and a general to Venezuela's coast on June 26, marking the largest US military presence there since Maduro's capture. The move is described as the deepest US military engagement in the region in 18 months.

The U.S. Southern Command is deploying military resources, including C-17 aircraft and Miami-Dade urban search and rescue teams, to Venezuela for earthquake relief. The mission, requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the U.S. State Department, focuses on restoring air traffic and conducting search-and-rescue operations in affected areas.

The death toll from Venezuela's earthquakes has risen to at least 920, with over 3,300 injured and tens of thousands missing. U.S. search and rescue teams from Virginia, California, and Florida are assisting in recovery efforts, while the Trump administration pledged $150 million in aid and deployed Navy ships. Venezuelan authorities face criticism for a weak government response, with locals taking charge of searches in hard-hit areas.

South Florida search and rescue teams are deploying to Venezuela to assist after two major earthquakes caused widespread destruction, with over 920 confirmed deaths and more than 51,000 people missing. The U.S. Department of State activated Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Task Force 1, which will join global efforts led by the UN and U.S. Southern Command to locate survivors and provide aid.

The U.S. Southern Command, led by Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard, is addressing damage at Venezuela's Simón Bolívar International Airport following earthquakes. The primary runway remains closed until July, and humanitarian aid flights are using an alternative terminal. U.S. military personnel and a search-and-rescue team have been deployed to assist.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 235 people and injuring 4,300, with 49,500 missing. The U.S. is providing $150 million in relief aid, deploying search-and-rescue teams, and authorizing sanctions exceptions for earthquake-related transactions. International support, including cash assistance and medical supplies, is also being coordinated.

The United Nations is requesting financial donations for its underfunded humanitarian program in Venezuela, which is addressing the needs of 8 million people affected by crises, including recent earthquakes that caused widespread damage in Caracas and surrounding states. The UN is collaborating with the U.S. State Department and U.S. Southern Command to respond to the disasters.

The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, killing two people and leaving six survivors. This attack is part of a campaign targeting 'narcoterrorists' since early September, resulting in over 210 deaths across more than 60 strikes. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, and the Pentagon is investigating whether targeting procedures were followed.

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing two people and leaving six survivors, claiming the vessel was involved in narco-trafficking. The Pentagon has not released identities of those killed or evidence of drugs, facing criticism from lawmakers and human rights groups over the strikes.

The U.S. military conducted a strike against an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving six survivors. The attack is part of a campaign since September targeting 'narcoterrorists,' with over 60 strikes and 210 deaths reported, though evidence of drug trafficking was not provided. A follow-up strike killed two initial survivors, which the White House called self-defense, but critics questioned its legality.

The U.S. military conducted a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving six survivors. This marks over 60 such strikes since early September, resulting in more than 210 deaths, with critics questioning the legality and effectiveness of the campaign. A follow-up strike on survivors was confirmed by the White House as 'self-defense,' while the Pentagon investigates targeting procedures.

The U.S. military conducted a strike against an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving six survivors. The attack is part of over 60 strikes since early September targeting 'narcoterrorists,' with more than 210 deaths reported. A follow-up strike on survivors was confirmed by the White House as self-defense but criticized by legal scholars as potentially illegal.

The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, as part of the Trump administration's campaign against Latin American traffickers. The strike increased the death toll from similar operations to 211 since September 2026, with the military not providing evidence of drug trafficking and facing criticism over legality and effectiveness.

The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people as part of the Trump administration's campaign against Latin American traffickers. The strike raised the total number of deaths in such operations to 211 since September, with the military citing known smuggling routes but not providing evidence of drug trafficking. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, while the Pentagon investigates whether targeting procedures were followed.

The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific against a vessel linked to drug trafficking, killing three individuals described as 'narco-terrorists'. The operation, part of a campaign launched by the Trump administration, involved Joint Task Force Southern Spear and targeted a vessel operating along known narcotics-trafficking routes. SOUTHCOM released video footage of the strike but did not confirm survivors.

The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, as part of the Trump administration's campaign against Latin American traffickers. The strike is among 211 such incidents since September, with critics questioning the legality and effectiveness of the military's actions due to lack of evidence and the primary land-based route for fentanyl into the U.S.

The U.S. military attacked a boat alleged to be smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, as part of the Trump administration's campaign against drug traffickers. The military did not provide evidence the vessel was carrying drugs, and critics have questioned the legality and effectiveness of the strikes.

The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This strike is part of the Trump administration's campaign against 'narcoterrorists' in Latin America, which has resulted in at least 208 deaths since September 2026. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, as the military did not provide evidence the vessel was carrying drugs, and follow-up attacks have raised legal concerns.

The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This strike, part of the Trump administration's campaign against 'narcoterrorists,' has resulted in at least 208 deaths since September 2020. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, which lack evidence of drug trafficking and face scrutiny from lawmakers and legal scholars.

The US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a joint security declaration during the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at the US Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Florida on March 5, 2026. The event highlighted US-Latin America security cooperation.

President Trump announced that U.S. Southern Command conducted a strike killing Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The strike was described as 'swift and lethal kinetic' by Trump in a post on Truth Social.

US President Donald Trump announced that a US Southern Command strike killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias Niño Guerrero, described as the leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang. Venezuela's government confirmed the death of the criminal boss in Bolívar state.

President Trump announced that U.S. Southern Command conducted a strike killing Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The operation was described as a 'swift and lethal kinetic strike' by Trump.

President Trump announced that U.S. Southern Command conducted a strike killing Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The action was described as a 'swift and lethal kinetic strike.'

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Southern Command executed a lethal strike against Niño Guerrero, leader of Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. Trump attributed the action to his administration's efforts to combat the group and claimed coordination with Venezuela.

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. Southern Command conducted a lethal strike to eliminate Niño Guerrero, the leader of Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. Trump attributed the action to fulfilling his campaign promise to combat the group and stated coordination with Venezuela ensured Tren de Aragua no longer has safe haven.

The U.S. launched a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. U.S. Southern Command stated the vessel was operated by designated terrorist organizations but did not specify which groups or provide evidence of its drug trafficking intent.

The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing two alleged narco-terrorists linked to drug-trafficking operations. The operation, part of a broader campaign targeting cartel networks, has resulted in at least 207 deaths since its launch in September 2023.

President Trump has expanded U.S. military operations across multiple regions, including targeting drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific, as the U.S. and Iran pursue a peace deal. Over 200 people have died in these operations since September.

The U.S. military attacked an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men, as part of the Trump administration's campaign against Latin American traffickers. The strike increased the total deaths in such operations to 207 since early September, with the military not providing evidence of drug trafficking on the vessel. Critics have questioned the legality and effectiveness of the strikes.

The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men. This strike is part of a campaign targeting 'narcoterrorists' under the Trump administration, with 207 people killed in similar operations since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the strikes, particularly a second attack that killed survivors, which some legal scholars claim is illegal.

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat it claimed was carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men aboard. This marks the fourth such attack within a week. U.S. Southern Command announced the strike on the social platform X, citing its routine explanation about the vessel's alleged drug-carrying status.