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Amidst trade conflicts, the U.S. continues to escalate its military presence in the Caribbean. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegth announced a new joint task force under the Southern Command, aimed at targeting and dismantling transnational cartels responsible for drug trafficking into North America.
Led by the Second Marine Expeditionary Force, this initiative focuses on maritime interdiction, surveillance, and real-time intelligence sharing to locate and intercept narcotics before reaching U.S. shores. The operation signals a renewed commitment to regional stability and combating narcoterrorism, with a particular focus on Venezuelan-linked vessels and maritime routes.