U.S. STRIKE ON VENEZUELAN DRUG BOAT KILLS 11 AS BORDER SECURITY OFFENSIVE EXPANDS TO CARIBBEAN

President Trump said U.S. forces destroyed a speedboat allegedly carrying narcotics from Venezuela in the Southern Caribbean, killing 11 people. He shared aerial footage and linked the crew to the Tren de Aragua gang; Caracas denies the claim. The Pentagon has not released details on the drugs or strike tactics. The operation follows a recent U.S. naval buildup in the region and raises legal and diplomatic questions as Washington intensifies counternarcotics moves tied to border security priorities.