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US Sinks Suspected Cartel Boat Off Venezuela as Trump Signals Ongoing Military Campaign

  • President Donald Trump announced a military strike on a vessel linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, resulting in the death of 11 individuals during a press conference in the Oval Office.
  • The operation targeted drug traffickers linked to Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
  • Trump shared missile footage of the strike, calling it a clear message against drug trafficking into the United States.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that U.S. military operations against Latin American cartels will continue as part of a broader strategy.
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President Donald Trump justified Wednesday the lethal military attack that, according to his government, took place the day before against a Venezuelan gang as a necessary effort by the United States to send an unequivocal message to Latin American cartels. When asked why the military did not intercept the ship and captured those on board, Trump said the operation would make drug traffickers think twice before attempting to transport drugs to th…

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