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

The U.S. military eliminated 11 members of the Tren de Aragua gang in a targeted operation to disrupt drug trafficking linked to Venezuela, with no American casualties reported.

  • The U.S. military struck a drug-carrying vessel operated by Tren de Aragua, resulting in 11 fatalities, according to President Donald Trump.
  • Trump accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of leading a drug cartel and described the operation as part of efforts to combat drug trafficking from Venezuela.
  • In response to the attack, Maduro declared "maximum preparedness" among militia members and criticized the U.S. for potential aggression.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the strike, calling it a lethal action against a designated narco-terrorist organization.
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The American Conservative broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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