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US Launches First Ground Strike Against Narcotics Facility in Latin America – Trump: 'We Neutralized a Large Installation'

Published December 29, 2025, 11:18
US Launches First Ground Strike Against Narcotics Facility in Latin America – Trump: 'We Neutralized a Large Installation'

US President Donald Trump has stated that American armed forces carried out a ground strike on a large installation linked to drug trafficking networks in Latin America. The operation, reportedly taking place in Venezuela, is part of the 'Operation Southern Spear' launched in September 2025, aimed at combating drug trafficking. So far, there has been no official confirmation from the Pentagon or the White House, nor independent evidence of the attack, and Venezuelan authorities have not commented on the incident. Trump's statement suggests a potential shift from naval action to direct military intervention on land, marking an escalation in the 'war on drugs'. The operation has already caused significant damage, fatalities, and a blockade of oil exports from Venezuela.