US military struck Venezuelan Tren de Aragua boat

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The U.S. military destroyed a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, targeting the Tren de Aragua gang. The gang, originating from a Venezuelan prison, is known for contract killings, extortion, and human smuggling, not primarily large-scale drug trafficking. This strike signifies a shift in U.S. strategy against regional crime, with continued military action planned against traffickers in the Caribbean.


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