A network of Venezuelan generals in Nicolás Maduro’s regime has been accused by U.S. officials of enabling the transit of cocaine through the country. These allegations spotlight a diffuse group of military personnel whom authorities say play a significant role in the global drug trade.
In its latest effort to curb maritime narcotics operations, the US military conducted its 21st strike in a matter of weeks against a suspected drug vessel, killing three people aboard. The operation, confirmed by US Southern Command, took place in international waters in the Eastern Pacific.
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has issued a stark warning to President Donald Trump concerning proposed strikes on maritime vessels in Latin American waters. In a recent interview, Petro suggested that if Trump persists with these operations, the American leader might face removal from office.
The United States launched its eighth military strike on an alleged drug boat Tuesday night, illustrating a continued focus on potential narcotics trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the operation on Wednesday, offering limited details but underlining its significance in ongoing enforcement efforts.
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces destroyed a boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, resulting in six fatalities. Details remain limited, but officials cite this as part of ongoing U.S. efforts to address drug trafficking routes.
Colombia’s former guerrilla leader, Rodrigo Londono (“Timochenko”), claims present-day rebels have abandoned political causes for lucrative drug trafficking. He also faulted the nation’s leftist government for allowing these groups too much freedom, sparking debate on the country’s ongoing conflict.
Kevin Marshall has been sentenced to life without parole for carjacking, murder, drug trafficking, and weapons charges. His case, which took place in Danville, has underscored the gravity of violent crime in the local community.
Venezuela’s Communications Minister challenges the authenticity of a video purporting to show U.S. forces striking a boat in the Caribbean. President Trump, however, asserts that the vessel was carrying illegal drugs, raising questions about the nature of the footage and the strike itself.
Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada pleaded guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges, admitting he flooded the nation with cocaine, heroin, and more. He now faces a life sentence, apologizing for stoking violence in the process.
Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, a former Mexican cartel figure, pleaded guilty to U.S. federal charges stemming from his role in a violent drug trade. His admission marks a turning point in the long pursuit of a notorious trafficker whose activities spanned years.
