In the vast skies over the Pacific, a high-stakes competition is unfolding. The United States and China are both pushing the limits of their airpower, each aiming to outdo the other. The U. S. is betting big on advanced technology, while China is focusing on sheer numbers. The U. S. Air Force is ma
The US military has recently conducted its 21st attack on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific. This strike resulted in the deaths of three individuals aboard the boat. The US Southern Command asserted that intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement in drug trafficking along
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest and most expensive aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea. This massive ship is carrying 4, 000 sailors and "dozens" of military aircraft. The U. S. Southern Command made this announcement on Sunday. This deployment comes at a time when the U.
In the vast Eastern Pacific, another boat suspected of drug trafficking met a fiery end. Three people lost their lives in this latest strike, marking the 21st such incident in recent times. The U. S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) confirmed the attack, but details remain scarce. The vessel in question
The U. S. military has recently targeted and destroyed another boat in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of three individuals, who were accused of drug trafficking by the Trump administration. This brings the total number of people killed in such operations to at least 83 since e
A major player in Ecuador's drug scene has been caught in Spain. Wilmer "Pipo" Chavarria, the boss of Los Lobos, was grabbed in Malaga. He had been hiding out in Europe, pretending to be someone else after faking his own death. Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, shared this news. Chavarria was still
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the most advanced aircraft carrier in the U. S. Navy, has entered the Caribbean Sea. This move is part of a larger military buildup in the region. The U. S. government says this is to fight drug trafficking, but many see it as a way to put pressure on Venezuela's President Ni
The Pentagon has decided to pull back some National Guard troops from Chicago and Portland. This move comes after President Trump sent them to these cities just a few weeks ago, despite local leaders' strong opposition. Around 200 soldiers from California, who were sent to Portland, and 200 from Tex
Ecuador is in a tough spot. It's now the most violent country in South America. This change didn't happen overnight. It's been a mix of things. First, Colombia's peace deal in 2016 shifted drug trafficking dynamics. Then, Ecuador's location and weak institutions made it a hotspot for gangs. Life in
Ecuadorians faced a big choice on Sunday. They voted in a referendum. The vote was about two main things. First, allowing foreign countries to set up military bases in Ecuador. Second, starting the process to create a new constitution. Crime has been a big problem in Ecuador. Drug gangs are fightin
