CNN is reporting the U.S. military is deploying more than 4,000 Marines and sailors to the southern Caribbean along with a nuclear-powered attack submarine, spy aircraft, several destroyers and a guided-missile cruiser. The move comes after President Trump signed a secret directive authorizing the use of military force to carry out operations in Latin America under the guise of targeting drug cartels.
Report: U.S. Deploys 4,000 Marines & Sailors to Southern Caribbean as Trump Eyes Attacking Drug Cartels
HeadlineAug 18, 2025
