Trump Says U.S. Attacked Boat Carrying Venezuelan Gang Members, Killing 11

Published on September 3, 2025 at 01:17 AM

President Trump signed a still-secret directive in July instructing the Pentagon to use military force against some Latin American drug cartels that his administration has labeled “terrorist” organizations.

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