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Operation Southern Spear

"Operation Southern Spear" focuses on U.S. military initiatives in Latin America, addressing rising tensions with Venezuela, strategic regional support, and security measures.

U.S. Marines Enhance Readiness in Puerto Rico for Western Hemisphere Operations
U.S. Marines Enhance Readiness in Puerto Rico for Western Hemisphere Operations

Published on 9/8/2026

Nicolás Maduro Allegedly Dismissed Warning of U.S. Operation to Capture Him
Nicolás Maduro Allegedly Dismissed Warning of U.S. Operation to Capture Him

Published on 9/6/2026

Cuban Government Accuses U.S. of Planning Aggression, Targets Journalists Covering Southern Command
Cuban Government Accuses U.S. of Planning Aggression, Targets Journalists Covering Southern Command

Published on 9/2/2026

U.S. Reactivates Naval Base in Puerto Rico, Deploying Over 8,100 Troops Amid Rising Tensions with Cuba
U.S. Reactivates Naval Base in Puerto Rico, Deploying Over 8,100 Troops Amid Rising Tensions with Cuba

Published on 8/26/2026

U.S. Southern Command Neutralizes Four Drug Traffickers in Caribbean Boat Strike
U.S. Southern Command Neutralizes Four Drug Traffickers in Caribbean Boat Strike

Published on 8/26/2026

Southern Command Unleashes New Task Force in Lethal Strike Against Pacific Drug Traffickers
Southern Command Unleashes New Task Force in Lethal Strike Against Pacific Drug Traffickers

Published on 8/24/2026

International Coalition Seizes Drug-Laden Boat En Route to Central America
International Coalition Seizes Drug-Laden Boat En Route to Central America

Published on 8/20/2026

Permanent U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean Recommended to Counter Cuba
Permanent U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean Recommended to Counter Cuba

Published on 8/19/2026

Esteban Lazo Claims Cuba Has Never Acted Aggressively Toward the United States
Esteban Lazo Claims Cuba Has Never Acted Aggressively Toward the United States

Published on 8/14/2026

U.S. Launches Major Offensive Against Jalisco Cartel with $102 Million in Rewards and Visa Sanctions
U.S. Launches Major Offensive Against Jalisco Cartel with $102 Million in Rewards and Visa Sanctions

Published on 8/5/2026

United States Launches New Military Force to Combat Drug Cartels in the Western Hemisphere
United States Launches New Military Force to Combat Drug Cartels in the Western Hemisphere

Published on 8/4/2026

United States Conducts Military Exercises Near Venezuela with Marines and Helicopters
United States Conducts Military Exercises Near Venezuela with Marines and Helicopters

Published on 7/22/2026

Marco Rubio Dismisses Expectations of Cuban Regime Change This Year: "Wish It Were Tomorrow"
Marco Rubio Dismisses Expectations of Cuban Regime Change This Year: "Wish It Were Tomorrow"

Published on 7/22/2026

U.S. Authorities Seize Massive Drug Haul in Caribbean Waters
U.S. Authorities Seize Massive Drug Haul in Caribbean Waters

Published on 7/17/2026

Trump Asserts Cuba Won't Mirror Venezuela, But Action Remains an Option
Trump Asserts Cuba Won't Mirror Venezuela, But Action Remains an Option

Published on 7/16/2026

Trump Hints at Major Developments in Cuba: "Significant Changes Coming Soon"
Trump Hints at Major Developments in Cuba: "Significant Changes Coming Soon"

Published on 7/16/2026

China Demands U.S. Halt Military Threats Against Cuba
China Demands U.S. Halt Military Threats Against Cuba

Published on 7/16/2026

U.S. Marines' Covert Operation to Capture Maduro Unveiled After Year-Long Preparation
U.S. Marines' Covert Operation to Capture Maduro Unveiled After Year-Long Preparation

Published on 7/3/2026

USS Fort Lauderdale Engages in Caribbean Operations
USS Fort Lauderdale Engages in Caribbean Operations

Published on 6/23/2026

SOUTHCOM Unveils Readiness of Its Littoral Combat Force 24
SOUTHCOM Unveils Readiness of Its Littoral Combat Force 24

Published on 6/23/2026

Southern Command Destroys Drug-Smuggling Vessel in Caribbean, Resulting in Two Fatalities and Six Survivors
Southern Command Destroys Drug-Smuggling Vessel in Caribbean, Resulting in Two Fatalities and Six Survivors

Published on 6/22/2026

Trump Highlights Key Distinction Between Cuba and Venezuela
Trump Highlights Key Distinction Between Cuba and Venezuela

Published on 6/20/2026

U.S. Marines Conduct Immediate Response Drills in Puerto Rico
U.S. Marines Conduct Immediate Response Drills in Puerto Rico

Published on 6/17/2026

Southern Command Targets Another Drug Traffickers' Boat: One Dead, Two Survive Kinetic Strike
Southern Command Targets Another Drug Traffickers' Boat: One Dead, Two Survive Kinetic Strike

Published on 6/17/2026

U.S. Demonstrates Military Strength in the Caribbean with New Marine Air Exercises
U.S. Demonstrates Military Strength in the Caribbean with New Marine Air Exercises

Published on 6/15/2026

Pete Hegseth Completes 44 Bench Press Reps in Guantanamo: How Many Could Cuba's Leaders Do?
Pete Hegseth Completes 44 Bench Press Reps in Guantanamo: How Many Could Cuba's Leaders Do?

Published on 6/12/2026

Puerto Rico's Governor to Cuban Regime: "Marco Rubio's Peace Offer Should Be Seen as an Ultimatum"
Puerto Rico's Governor to Cuban Regime: "Marco Rubio's Peace Offer Should Be Seen as an Ultimatum"

Published on 6/12/2026

U.S. Marines Conduct Aerial Insertion Drills in Guantanamo
U.S. Marines Conduct Aerial Insertion Drills in Guantanamo

Published on 6/12/2026

Pete Hegseth Sparks Outrage with Casual Attire During Guantánamo Visit
Pete Hegseth Sparks Outrage with Casual Attire During Guantánamo Visit

Published on 6/12/2026

U.S. Southern Command Holds Operations in the Caribbean: A Signal to Havana?
U.S. Southern Command Holds Operations in the Caribbean: A Signal to Havana?

Published on 5/22/2026

U.S. Southern Command Sparks Cuban Reaction with Caribbean Military Operations
U.S. Southern Command Sparks Cuban Reaction with Caribbean Military Operations

Published on 5/21/2026

USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Returns Home After Record-Setting 300 Days at Sea
USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Returns Home After Record-Setting 300 Days at Sea

Published on 5/16/2026

U.S. Navy Jet Flies Over Cuba Amid Surveillance Drone Activity
U.S. Navy Jet Flies Over Cuba Amid Surveillance Drone Activity

Published on 5/14/2026

USS Fort Lauderdale Amphibious Transport Ship Departs Puerto Rico After Recent Visit
USS Fort Lauderdale Amphibious Transport Ship Departs Puerto Rico After Recent Visit

Published on 5/12/2026

U.S. Deploys Military Vessels in Puerto Rico
U.S. Deploys Military Vessels in Puerto Rico

Published on 5/11/2026

U.S. Strikes Deadly Blow Against Drug-Smuggling Vessel: What Do We Know?
U.S. Strikes Deadly Blow Against Drug-Smuggling Vessel: What Do We Know?

Published on 5/9/2026

U.S. Surveillance Drone Operates Near Cuba Amid Rising Tensions with Regime
U.S. Surveillance Drone Operates Near Cuba Amid Rising Tensions with Regime

Published on 5/7/2026

U.S. Coast Guard Halts Drug-Smuggling Vessel Near Haitian Waters
U.S. Coast Guard Halts Drug-Smuggling Vessel Near Haitian Waters

Published on 5/7/2026

Marco Rubio Leads U.S. Strategy to Counter Threats in Latin America
Marco Rubio Leads U.S. Strategy to Counter Threats in Latin America

Published on 5/5/2026

U.S. Forces Target Another Vessel in the Caribbean, Resulting in Two Suspected Drug Traffickers' Deaths
U.S. Forces Target Another Vessel in the Caribbean, Resulting in Two Suspected Drug Traffickers' Deaths

Published on 5/5/2026

U.S. Navy Celebrates Success of FLEX2026 Exercise: "The Hybrid Fleet Is Ready"
U.S. Navy Celebrates Success of FLEX2026 Exercise: "The Hybrid Fleet Is Ready"

Published on 5/2/2026

U.S. Seizes Drugs with Soviet Propaganda in Caribbean: "Stalin Leads Us to Victory"
U.S. Seizes Drugs with Soviet Propaganda in Caribbean: "Stalin Leads Us to Victory"

Published on 4/30/2026

Cuban Regime Criticizes U.S. Maritime Measures at the UN
Cuban Regime Criticizes U.S. Maritime Measures at the UN

Published on 4/28/2026

U.S. Military Drone MQ-4C Triton Operates North of Havana in the Gulf of Mexico
U.S. Military Drone MQ-4C Triton Operates North of Havana in the Gulf of Mexico

Published on 4/21/2026

Trump Proclaims US Military Might Will Usher in "A New Dawn" for Cuba
Trump Proclaims US Military Might Will Usher in "A New Dawn" for Cuba

Published on 4/18/2026

US Navy Drone Conducts Surveillance Flight Around Cuba
US Navy Drone Conducts Surveillance Flight Around Cuba

Published on 4/17/2026

Kinetic Strikes: The U.S. Military's Aggressive Tactic Against Drug Trafficking and Potential Threat in the Strait of Hormuz
Kinetic Strikes: The U.S. Military's Aggressive Tactic Against Drug Trafficking and Potential Threat in the Strait of Hormuz

Published on 4/14/2026

Trump Warns of "Swift and Ruthless" Measures Against Ships Challenging Blockade
Trump Warns of "Swift and Ruthless" Measures Against Ships Challenging Blockade

Published on 4/14/2026

U.S. Launches Lethal Strikes Against Drug Traffickers in the Pacific, Killing Five in Coordinated Attacks
U.S. Launches Lethal Strikes Against Drug Traffickers in the Pacific, Killing Five in Coordinated Attacks

Published on 4/13/2026

U.S. Army Vessel Wilson Wharf: American Warship Spotted Near Northern Cuban Coast After Leaving Guantánamo Bay
U.S. Army Vessel Wilson Wharf: American Warship Spotted Near Northern Cuban Coast After Leaving Guantánamo Bay

Published on 3/28/2026

U.S. Southern Command Asserts: Operation Southern Spear Engages Across Air, Sea, and Land
U.S. Southern Command Asserts: Operation Southern Spear Engages Across Air, Sea, and Land

Published on 2/25/2026

U.S. Conducts Deadly Strike on Vessel Linked to Drug Trafficking in the Caribbean
U.S. Conducts Deadly Strike on Vessel Linked to Drug Trafficking in the Caribbean

Published on 2/23/2026

U.S. Conducts Another Deadly Strike in Pacific Amid Growing Anti-Drug Maritime Campaign
U.S. Conducts Another Deadly Strike in Pacific Amid Growing Anti-Drug Maritime Campaign

Published on 2/21/2026

Strengthening Caribbean Control: Iwo Jima Amphibious Group Steps In As Gerald Ford Relocates
Strengthening Caribbean Control: Iwo Jima Amphibious Group Steps In As Gerald Ford Relocates

Published on 2/21/2026

Mexico Joins U.S. in Maritime Anti-Drug Operations
Mexico Joins U.S. in Maritime Anti-Drug Operations

Published on 2/21/2026

Cuba's Energy Crisis: The Collapse of the Shadowy Oil Fleet
Cuba's Energy Crisis: The Collapse of the Shadowy Oil Fleet

Published on 2/17/2026

U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean Costs $3 Billion
U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean Costs $3 Billion

Published on 2/16/2026

U.S. Naval Forces Near Cuba's Shores: Advanced Carrier and Amphibious Group on Standby
U.S. Naval Forces Near Cuba's Shores: Advanced Carrier and Amphibious Group on Standby

Published on 2/12/2026

U.S. Military Issues Stern Warning: Caribbean Will Not Harbor Illicit Activities
U.S. Military Issues Stern Warning: Caribbean Will Not Harbor Illicit Activities

Published on 2/11/2026

Stratospheric Balloon Spotted Near Cuban Airspace Raises Concerns: What's Its Purpose?
Stratospheric Balloon Spotted Near Cuban Airspace Raises Concerns: What's Its Purpose?

Published on 2/10/2026

U.S. Military Vessels Seen Near Cuba's Territorial Waters
U.S. Military Vessels Seen Near Cuba's Territorial Waters

Published on 2/8/2026

U.S. Spy Planes and Drone Conduct Surveillance Flights Near Cuba: What We Know About the Mission
U.S. Spy Planes and Drone Conduct Surveillance Flights Near Cuba: What We Know About the Mission

Published on 2/6/2026

U.S. Warships Deployed Near Cuba as Tension Escalates in Haiti: What We Know
U.S. Warships Deployed Near Cuba as Tension Escalates in Haiti: What We Know

Published on 2/4/2026

U.S. Expands Aircraft Carrier and Assault Ship Presence in Caribbean to Combat Illegal Fleet
U.S. Expands Aircraft Carrier and Assault Ship Presence in Caribbean to Combat Illegal Fleet

Published on 2/2/2026

U.S. to Persist in Intercepting Sanctioned Vessels in the Caribbean Amidst Crackdown on 'Dark Fleet'
U.S. to Persist in Intercepting Sanctioned Vessels in the Caribbean Amidst Crackdown on 'Dark Fleet'

Published on 1/26/2026

U.S. Captures Another Oil Tanker in the Caribbean, Sends Clear Message on Venezuelan Oil
U.S. Captures Another Oil Tanker in the Caribbean, Sends Clear Message on Venezuelan Oil

Published on 1/20/2026

U.S. Seizes Another Venezuelan 'Ghost Fleet' Oil Tanker in the Caribbean, Issues Warning
U.S. Seizes Another Venezuelan 'Ghost Fleet' Oil Tanker in the Caribbean, Issues Warning

Published on 1/15/2026

Chinese Oil Tankers Reverse Course, Abandon Voyage to Venezuela for Crude Load
Chinese Oil Tankers Reverse Course, Abandon Voyage to Venezuela for Crude Load

Published on 1/13/2026

U.S. Issues Stern Warning to "Dark Fleet" Oil Tankers in the Caribbean
U.S. Issues Stern Warning to "Dark Fleet" Oil Tankers in the Caribbean

Published on 1/13/2026

Cuban Government Halts Liquefied Gas Distribution in Eastern Regions, Escalating Energy Crisis
Cuban Government Halts Liquefied Gas Distribution in Eastern Regions, Escalating Energy Crisis

Published on 1/10/2026

Trump Signals Possible Ground Offensive Against Mexican Drug Cartels
Trump Signals Possible Ground Offensive Against Mexican Drug Cartels

Published on 1/10/2026

U.S. Military Strikes and Sinks Three Suspected Drug Trafficking Boats in International Waters
U.S. Military Strikes and Sinks Three Suspected Drug Trafficking Boats in International Waters

Published on 1/1/2026

U.S. Forces Target Alleged Drug Trafficking Boat in Pacific Ocean
U.S. Forces Target Alleged Drug Trafficking Boat in Pacific Ocean

Published on 12/30/2025

In the Midst of U.S. Tensions, Maduro Releases 99 Political Prisoners
In the Midst of U.S. Tensions, Maduro Releases 99 Political Prisoners

Published on 12/28/2025

Maria Corina Machado Alleges Extrajudicial Execution Threats Against Political Prisoners in Venezuela
Maria Corina Machado Alleges Extrajudicial Execution Threats Against Political Prisoners in Venezuela

Published on 12/25/2025

"No More Fishermen, Only Drug Traffickers": U.S. Secretary of Defense Reaffirms Campaign Against Narcoterrorists
"No More Fishermen, Only Drug Traffickers": U.S. Secretary of Defense Reaffirms Campaign Against Narcoterrorists

Published on 12/23/2025

U.S. Military Sinks Another Vessel in the Pacific
U.S. Military Sinks Another Vessel in the Pacific

Published on 12/18/2025

China Reaffirms Support for Venezuela, Rejects U.S. "Unilateral Bullying"
China Reaffirms Support for Venezuela, Rejects U.S. "Unilateral Bullying"

Published on 12/18/2025

U.S. Amplifies Aerial Patrols Near Venezuela; Trump Announces Ground Operations
U.S. Amplifies Aerial Patrols Near Venezuela; Trump Announces Ground Operations

Published on 12/14/2025

USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Advances into Central Caribbean, Nearing Venezuela
USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Advances into Central Caribbean, Nearing Venezuela

Published on 12/14/2025

Trump Signals Ground Assaults in Venezuela and Warns Colombia Might Be Next
Trump Signals Ground Assaults in Venezuela and Warns Colombia Might Be Next

Published on 12/13/2025

Putin Vows Unwavering Support for Maduro Amid U.S. Tensions
Putin Vows Unwavering Support for Maduro Amid U.S. Tensions

Published on 12/12/2025

Russia Defends Cuba and Venezuela: Demands U.S. Clarification on Oil Tanker Seizure
Russia Defends Cuba and Venezuela: Demands U.S. Clarification on Oil Tanker Seizure

Published on 12/11/2025

Does the U.S. Really Want to Take Over Venezuela's Oil? Debunking Cuba's Regime's Narrative
Does the U.S. Really Want to Take Over Venezuela's Oil? Debunking Cuba's Regime's Narrative

Published on 12/8/2025

Trump Calls Emergency White House Meeting to Discuss Next Steps on Venezuela
Trump Calls Emergency White House Meeting to Discuss Next Steps on Venezuela

Published on 12/1/2025

U.S. Southern Command Demonstrates Military Might in the Caribbean Following Trump's Warning to Maduro
U.S. Southern Command Demonstrates Military Might in the Caribbean Following Trump's Warning to Maduro

Published on 11/29/2025

Secret Phone Call Between Trump and Nicolás Maduro Unveiled
Secret Phone Call Between Trump and Nicolás Maduro Unveiled

Published on 11/28/2025

Bruno Rodríguez Challenges Marco Rubio: "Ask Him If He's Ever Served in the Military"
Bruno Rodríguez Challenges Marco Rubio: "Ask Him If He's Ever Served in the Military"

Published on 11/26/2025

More Airlines Cease Flights to Venezuela Amid Escalating Caribbean Tensions
More Airlines Cease Flights to Venezuela Amid Escalating Caribbean Tensions

Published on 11/25/2025

Bruno Rodríguez Claims U.S. Fabricated the "Cartel of the Suns"
Bruno Rodríguez Claims U.S. Fabricated the "Cartel of the Suns"

Published on 11/25/2025

Maduro and the Cartel of the Suns Officially Labeled as Terrorists by U.S.
Maduro and the Cartel of the Suns Officially Labeled as Terrorists by U.S.

Published on 11/24/2025

Venezuelan Regime Vows to Face U.S. Threats with "Heads Held High"
Venezuelan Regime Vows to Face U.S. Threats with "Heads Held High"

Published on 11/23/2025

U.S. Gains Regional Support in the Caribbean for Military Presence Against Venezuela
U.S. Gains Regional Support in the Caribbean for Military Presence Against Venezuela

Published on 11/19/2025

United States Conducts Live-Fire Military Drills in the Caribbean
United States Conducts Live-Fire Military Drills in the Caribbean

Published on 11/20/2025

Maria Corina Machado Urges Venezuelan Military to Stand Down: "The Critical Moment is Approaching"
Maria Corina Machado Urges Venezuelan Military to Stand Down: "The Critical Moment is Approaching"

Published on 11/16/2025

Trump Declares Decision on Potential Military Action Against Venezuela
Trump Declares Decision on Potential Military Action Against Venezuela

Published on 11/15/2025

U.S. Unveils "Southern Spear" Military Mission in Latin America: What Are Its Objectives?
U.S. Unveils "Southern Spear" Military Mission in Latin America: What Are Its Objectives?

Published on 11/14/2025