Caribbean strikes: White House contradicts Trump amid scrutiny; defends Admiral behind follow up hit

The White House on Monday defended a follow-up US military strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea last September, saying the Navy commander involved acted lawfully, even as the episode triggered bipartisan calls in Washington for investigations and a parallel inquiry in Caracas into the deaths of Venezuelans.White House press secretary Karoline […]

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‘It’s been an honour’: Navy admiral leading US forces in Caribbean retires – who is Alvin Holsey?

Admiral Alvin Holsey (Courtesy: Southern Command) Admiral Alvin Holsey, who leads the US Southern Command overseeing operations across Central and South America, announced on Thursday that he is retiring from service. In his role, Holsey has overseen ongoing operations targeting suspected drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean.“It’s been an honour to serve our nation, the American […]

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