WASHINGTON / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The US is stepping up military action against drug cartels in Latin America, raising international tensions. An aircraft carrier is sent to the region to intensify the fight against drug smuggling. These measures have drawn criticism and could further strain relations with countries such as Venezuela and Colombia.
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The US’s recent decision to send an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean has further exacerbated already tense relations with Latin America. This military action is part of a broader strategy by the US government to intensify the fight against drug cartels. President Donald Trump has announced that he will take tougher action against drug smuggling both at sea and on land. These moves come amid growing international criticism questioning the legal basis and potential consequences of such actions.
The aircraft carrier “USS Gerald R. Ford”, which recently docked in the Croatian port of Split, is now on its way to the Caribbean. With a length of 333 meters and the capacity to accommodate up to 90 fighter jets and helicopters, it represents a significant military presence. This deployment follows several attacks by the US military on drug-laden boats that have already resulted in fatalities. The United Nations has called on the US to exercise restraint as President Trump compares the drug cartels to the Islamic State.
The reactions from Latin America are sharp. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Colombian President Gustavo Petro have sharply criticized the US military actions. Lula warned of a loss of state sovereignty, while Petro stressed that missile attacks on boats would not solve the drug problem. These tensions are further exacerbated by recent US sanctions against President Petro, which accuse him of failing to crack down on drug cartels. Petro has rejected these allegations, highlighting the paradox of the measures given Colombia’s efforts to combat drug trafficking.
There is growing regional concern that the current crisis could lead to further escalation. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is preparing for possible provocations with military maneuvers. At the same time, President Trump is considering potential plans for targeted military action against drug factories in Venezuela. These developments raise questions about future stability in the region and how the United States will manage its relationship with Latin America in this context.
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