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US admiral leading US troops in Latin America to step down

On Dec 12, Admiral Alvin Holsey will retire two years early and hand command to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan Pettus during a ceremony Friday morning.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed Admiral Holsey out after growing frustrated and discussions surfaced two weeks before the surprise announcement, officials say.
Officials approved 22 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats, leaving at least 87 dead, and the Sept. 2 attack unfolded in two stages, killing nine and leaving two survivors.
Congress is weighing funding limits as U.S. Congress committees consider capping Pete Hegseth's fiscal 2026 travel funds at not more than 75% until unedited videos are provided.
Holsey's departure comes as the Trump administration signals a major shift with Monroe Doctrine revival, a Caribbean military buildup including an aircraft carrier strike group, and intensified pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Admiral leading U.S. troops in Latin America retires | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

MIAMI >> The admiral in charge of U.S. military forces in Latin America retired two years early today, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday’s seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.

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Early retirement of US admiral Holsey paves way for warmongering: Analyst

Political commentator Greg Simons says the sudden early retirement of the US admiral Alvin Holsey removes the obstacles for the US warmongering.

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US admiral leading US troops in Latin America to step down

Admiral Alvin Holsey will retire two years early, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday's seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats.

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Reports about a double-tap strike against an alleged drug vessel noted that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed the military to leave no survivors, prompting Adm. Mitch Bradley, then overseeing

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Admiral leading US military strikes in Latin America steps down: "We must always be there for human rights"

The US admiral responsible for overseeing a military buildup in the Caribbean and strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats stepped down a year into his tenure.

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