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In a surprising announcement, Admiral Alvin Holsey, who has led U.S. military forces in Latin America as the commander of U.S. Southern Command (Southcom), is set to retire at the end of the year—more than two years ahead of schedule. Pentagon Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly expressed gratitude for Holsey’s service, but insiders report that the early departure is linked to disagreements over ongoing operations targeting Venezuelan and regional cartels.