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US strikes Venezuelan drug boat, killing 11 in Caribbean waters

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September 3, 2025
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Caribbean tensions rise after US strikes Venezuelan drug boat linked to Tren de Aragua network

WASHINGTON — The United States military has sunk a small vessel in the southern Caribbean waters, killing 11 people in what Washington described as a strike on a drug-smuggling operation tied to Venezuela. President Donald Trump confirmed the action Tuesday, saying it was part of his administration’s broader effort to combat transnational gangs and narcotics trafficking.

Trump told reporters at the White House that the vessel was linked to Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan criminal network the U.S. government designated a terrorist organization earlier this year. He accused President Nicolás Maduro of directing the group, a charge Caracas denies. “We just, over the last few minutes, literally shot out a boat, a drug-carrying boat, a lot of drugs in that boat,” Trump said, adding that 11 suspects were killed and no U.S. personnel were injured.

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The president later released aerial footage on his social media platform, Truth Social, showing a small craft erupting in flames after what appeared to be a missile strike. “The strike resulted in 11 terrorists killed in action. No U.S. Forces were harmed in this strike,” he said. Venezuelan Communications Minister Freddy Ñáñez dismissed the video as artificial and claimed it had been digitally manipulated. Reuters, which analyzed the clip, reported there were no immediate signs of tampering but said verification is ongoing.

Caribbean tensions rise after US strikes Venezuelan drug boat linked to Tren de Aragua network

The Pentagon has not disclosed details about the weapon used or the quantity of narcotics aboard the vessel. Analysts note the decision to destroy a suspected drug boat, rather than seize it, is a stark departure from traditional interdiction practices in the region. Experts compared the action to counterterrorism strikes, suggesting a new approach to U.S. operations in the Caribbean.

The strike comes amid a significant U.S. military buildup near Venezuelan waters. American warships, including the USS San Antonio, USS Iwo Jima, and USS Fort Lauderdale, along with a nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, are currently deployed in the southern Caribbean. These vessels, carrying more than 4,500 sailors and marines, are supported by surveillance aircraft tasked with patrolling suspected smuggling routes.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the intercepted narcotics were likely destined for markets in the Caribbean, including Trinidad, and described the operation as a warning to traffickers that the U.S. is expanding its campaign against organized crime in the hemisphere.

Venezuelan response

Caracas has strongly condemned the U.S. strike, accusing Washington of violating international law and escalating tensions. The Maduro government rejected claims that Tren de Aragua is under its control and questioned the legality of using military force against what it described as a civilian vessel. The Venezuelan foreign ministry also challenged the authenticity of the video Trump shared online.

In August, the Trump administration increased the bounty on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, part of a broader campaign to pressure Caracas and dismantle criminal networks tied to his government. Unitedpac St Lucia News previously reported on the U.S. reward for Maduro’s arrest, a move that further heightened tensions between Washington and Caracas.

Regional implications

The decision to employ lethal force at sea underscores a shift in U.S. strategy, where drug cartels are now being treated as terrorist threats. Regional security experts warn the move could heighten risks for Caribbean nations, which sit along major trafficking routes. For smaller islands like Saint Lucia, the heightened militarization raises concerns about sovereignty, stability, and the possibility of being caught in geopolitical crossfire.

The incident highlights the broader implications of Washington’s anti-trafficking campaign, which is increasingly framed as part of a global war on terrorism. It also underscores the uncertainty facing Caribbean governments, which must balance security cooperation with the United States against growing fears of military escalation in nearby waters.

For continued coverage of U.S.–Venezuela tensions and their impact on the Caribbean, follow Unitedpac St Lucia News.

Tags: Caribbean securityDonald Trump foreign policyNicolás Maduro arrestRegional drug warTren de AraguaUS military strikeUS–Venezuela relationsVenezuela tensionsVenezuelan drug trafficking

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