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U.S. Forces Board and Sink Treasury-Sanctioned Refueling Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The vessel was a floating refueling station for illicit at-sea drug trafficking, had already been listed under Department of the Treasury sanctions, and…
Aug 29
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Defcon Level
8
3
SOUTHCOM: Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere Strikes Vessel on Eastern Pacific Route
SOUTHCOM Intelligence showed the vessel’s active involvement in narco-trafficking. The operation killed two individuals whom the Command identified as…
Aug 24
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Defcon Level
6
3
Cuba Works To Restore Electricity After Nationwide Electrical Grid Collapse
"Four units of Energás Jaruco are now generating. The following substations in the transmission network are also energized: Diezmero, Naranjito…
Aug 4
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Defcon Level
7
3
U.S. Embassy Havana Issues Security Alert on Cuba Nationwide Electrical Grid Collapse
Cuban state-run media reported the reason for the collapse and the timeline to restore power as unknown.
Aug 3
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Defcon Level
11
5
June 2026
U.S. Continues Support for Venezuela Earthquake Relief Operations
Venezuelan authorities and international monitoring organizations reported widespread damage, particularly in La Guaira and Caracas areas.
Jun 30
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
3
1
U.S. Southern Command Backs Venezuela Earthquake Relief, State Deploys Rescue Teams
The command established an operational planning team that includes experts from the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance and initiated coordination with…
Jun 25
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Defcon Level
1
U.S. Southern Command Strikes Vessel in Caribbean Sea
U.S. Southern Command notified the U.S. Coast Guard to activate search and rescue for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed.
Jun 22
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Defcon Level
4
3
U.S. Southern Command Directs Strike on Vessel Linked to Drug-Trafficking in Eastern Pacific
SOUTHCOM Intelligence had confirmed the vessel was traveling along known drug-trafficking routes and was engaged in such operations. No U.S. military…
Jun 19
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Defcon Level
1
2
U.S. Southern Command Joint Task Force Strikes Vessel in Eastern Pacific Drug Trafficking Route
U.S. Southern Command said that the vessel was engaged in drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific on June 16.
Jun 17
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Defcon Level
5
2
U.S. Southern Command Strikes Vessel in Eastern Pacific
SOUTHCOM Intelligence indicated the vessel was transiting known drug trafficking routes and engaged in such operations.
Jun 4
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Defcon Level
4
3
May 2026
SOUTHCOM Strikes Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Killing Three
Three male individuals died in the May 29 strike. SOUTHCOM stated no U.S. military forces were harmed.
May 30
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Defcon Level
5
2
U.S. Strikes Vessel Operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in Eastern Pacific
Two males onboard the vessel were killed during the strike. No U.S. military forces were harmed.
May 28
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Defcon Level
6
3
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