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White House releases video of US ship's attack on Venezuelan drug-trafficking vessel

Donald Trump announced on September 2, 2025, that US forces struck a boat in the Caribbean that had left Venezuela and, according to Washington, carried Tren de Aragua drugs, killing all 11 people aboard. The White House released video; it was the first strike since the US naval deployment in the region.

Originally published by Diario Las Américas ·

Written by Staff, Diario Las Américas

Republished by Eyleen Valiente ·

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A U.S. Navy destroyer sails between two Harrier jets parked on the deck of an amphibious assault ship.
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