Pentagon shot down About 100 Cartel Drones at southern Border in August using e.g. lasers

Concerning!

"... A senior Department of War (DOW) official confirmed the number to Fox News, marking the first time the Pentagon has said publicly just how often it is using anti-drone technology to knock cartel aircraft out of the sky. Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin reported the official’s account on X.

The tools being used include high-energy lasers. According to the official, the military coordinated every single takedown ahead of time with Mexican military and border authorities, so both sides knew what was happening along the border. ...

The tools being used include high-energy lasers. According to the official, the military coordinated every single takedown ahead of time with Mexican military and border authorities, so both sides knew what was happening along the border. ..."

DOW Official: Pentagon Zaps About 100 Cartel Drones at Border in One Month

America is back to blowing up narco boats

Controversial, but perhaps necessary! However, organized crime will surely find other routes!

"The U.S. military killed two suspected drug traffickers Sunday [8/23/2026] in a strike on a vessel operating in the Eastern Pacific, marking the latest use of deadly force against narcotics networks moving drugs toward the United States.

U.S. Southern Command announced the operation Monday, releasing video showing an explosive strike against what officials described as a low-profile vessel traveling along known drug-trafficking routes.

“Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel’s active involvement in narco-trafficking,” the command said. “The operation killed two narco-terrorists.” ..."

MxM News: America is back to blowing up narco boats

The U.S. pledged $1 billion in security aid to Colombia as the new President vowed to defeat narco-terrorism and guerilla

Good news!

"The U.S. pledged $1 billion in security aid to Colombia as new President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to defeat narco-terrorism and abandon peace talks with guerrillas."

"The United States pledged $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia after its new right-wing [???] president took office. 

Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire lawyer with a taste for spectacle [???], took office Friday for his four-year term after a campaign focused on anger and fears about security. ..."

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U.S. pledges $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia as new president vows to "defeat narco-terrorism"

Diego Cadena and Abelardo de la Espriella. Both lawyers of former President Álvaro Uribe. (Source)

Who is Cilia Flores? The Woman Behind Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro with Palki Sharma

Very recommendable! She was the brains behind Maduro! Her relatives did the cocaine trade! She was also accused of being corrupt, accepting large sums of bribes. As they say behind every great criminal is a greater woman! 😊

In 2015

DEA & FBI Raid Texas Judge’s Office — 963 Pounds of Drugs & 117 Arrests SHOCK America, 117 arrests across seven states

Good news! Very recommendable! This judge also had protected witnesses killed!

"The FBI and DEA just executed one of the most significant takedowns in Texas history, exposing a level of corruption that terrified investigators. What began as a surveillance operation on a suspicious judge in Cameron County unraveled a massive network that linked the American court system directly to the Gulf Cartel.

In this video, we break down the raid on Judge Abel Limus, the discovery of a 120-meter tunnel under the border, and the chilling "Ledger" that connected a sitting judge to the execution of federal agents. From the 117 arrests across seven states to the seizure of nearly 1,000 pounds of narcotics, this is the true story of how federal agents dismantled a system that had been sold out from the inside."

FBI & DEA Raids Phoenix Judge’s Office — 3.1 Tons of Drugs & $2.8M Seized, 8 states, 14 simultaneous strikes, 27 other officials arrested

Good news! Very recommendable! Incredible!

"Discover how a federal judge secretly ran a massive drug distribution operation from his Arizona home in this shocking true crime investigation. Operation Desert Gate exposed Judge Ethan Calder and 26 other corrupt officials who turned border security into a cartel pipeline, moving 2.3 tons of fentanyl and heroin while collecting $162 million. "

Attorney General Bondi: NOTHING is off the table here against Nicolas Maduro and his accomplices with Sean Hannity

Bondi explains the charges against Maduro, his wife and other family member, accomplices.

Lot's of ridiculous political comments on Trump's kidnapping of the dictator of Venezuela and his wife

Violation of international laws and treaties by the US. Violation of state integrity and sovereignty by the US! Strongman tactics by President Trump and so on!

Venezuela is clearly in violation of international law regarding illegal drugs. According to Google search: "Venezuela is party to major UN drug control treaties, including the 1988 UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, obligating it to combat drug production and trafficking, alongside the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs and 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, forming the foundation for global drug prohibition."

According to Google: Venezuela itself bans most known, common psychoactive drugs within its own borders. Thus, Venezuela's law enforcement would then also not allow large scale of trafficking such substances into Venezuela one may assume.

If it is true that Venezuela is directly or indirectly a major supplier of illegal drugs to the US killing tens of thousands of Americans every year, then this is clearly not acceptable!

If the government/dictatorship of Venezuela tolerates or even supports the production and trafficking of these illegal drugs to the US, then the government of Venezuela is criminal and complicit!

How much was Venezuelan Dictator (euphemistically called President) Nicolas Maduro involved in these crimes? The past two general political elections in Venezuela are seriously contested!

Venezuela was warned for months that the US would no longer tolerate boats loaded with illegal drugs leaving from from Venezuela for the US. Did Venezuela do anything to prevent further illegal drug trafficking?

According to Google AI: "Key Drug Flow Statistics (2025–2026): Cocaine Transit Volume: Between 200 and 250 metric tons of cocaine are estimated to transit through Venezuela annually.
Transit Volume: Between 2012 and 2017, estimated cocaine flows through Venezuela rose from approximately 159 to 249 metric tons. By 2020, the U.S. government estimated the annual flow at 200 to 250 metric tons, a level that independent monitors assessed remained steady through 2023."

Trump said that the U.S. recently carried out an attack on a dock area in Venezuela where drugs are loaded onto boats

This would be a new, major escalation! Was he threatening or is this a fact?

"[Trump] didn’t provide details of the alleged attack, which would represent a major escalation of the U.S. pressure campaign against Venezuela. It was the second time in the past few days he had referred to such an operation in vague terms. Trump also declined to say whether the military or a U.S. intelligence agency was responsible. There has been no independent confirmation from his administration or Venezuela that such an attack took place."

The Wall Street Journal What's news

Trump Tells Colombian President to “Watch His Ass” After "Stolen Land" Comment

Trump warns the Colombian president that he knows where the three cocaine factories in Colombia are located.

Over 100 so called Narco Terrorists killed by the US Department of Defense so far

Let's not forget these individuals/criminals are knowingly facilitating to sell illegal drugs to American citizens suffering from addiction. These drug traffickers accept knowingly that thousands of Americans per year will be killed by overdosing etc.

Poverty or lack of economic opportunities, as some intellectuals will again argue  lazily and deceptively, is no or a very vacuous excuse!

How lucrative and safe was it actually for these mostly men to work in this now very dangerous line of (illicit) business? I bet greed and disregard by these men was part of it. Did they have to fear any prosecution in their home countries or from their countries of operation? I am afraid perhaps not very much!

The fact that Chinese companies are suspected to be involved with producing and delivering large amounts of precursor chemicals to Latin American drug traffickers. If confirmed, then this qualifies as hybrid warfare by the Communist Party of China. Remember Sun Tzu's famous book The Art of War published some 2500 years ago.

President Theodore Roosevelt once coined the expression "Speak softly and carry a big stick!". Is it possible that President Trump now is swinging a big stick? Sometimes, but not often, it is necessary!

I have just blogged here about the legalization of psychoactive drugs in Western countries.

Source of data

Illegal migrants exposed for smuggling heroin into Britain for gangs as immigration crisis worsens

I don't think there is any excuse for illegal immigrants to smuggle illegal drugs (except perhaps if violent threats are involved).

Apparently, these illegal immigrants are offered some compensation for their smuggling.

These drugs are only discovered when the body of the illegal immigrant is scanned or x-rayed!

Colombia seeks to break endless cycle of cocaine production and trafficking

Recommendable! Very tough!

US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats. Really!

An anonymous civilian employee of the DoD speaks out! Maybe a swamp creature? Maybe a Dimocratic Party affiliate?

This fool even believes Trump's attacks on narco traffickers would give China an excuse to invade Taiwan! Ridiculous or Trump Derangement Syndrome!

"Editor’s note: This op-ed was authored by a Department of Defense civilian employee who requested anonymity due to concerns about potential retaliation for expressing dissenting opinions from the Trump administration. Military Times granted anonymity for the author to express their views freely."

Caveat: I did not read this opinion piece.

"... As a Defense Department employee ... These actions not only create legal controversy that stands out from those of the war on terror era but also set the stage for China to use this precedent to take control of Taiwan in a fait accompli. ..."

US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats

India, Fentanyl, and a New Flashpoint in US Trade Dispute? with Palki Sharma

Very recommendable! Good news, India and the US are cooperating to prevent Fentanyl precursors coming from India. India, as one of the biggest suppliers of pharmaceuticals to the US probably has a strong interest to make sure that illicit drugs are not involved.

US designated more terrorists in 2025 than in 10 years combined in the War on Drugs

President Trump is on the warpath with the Department of War (formerly known as Defense)? Just kidding!

"... This year alone, the U.S. government designated 19 groups as terrorists, a massive spike compared to the last decade. Several are criminal organizations allegedly involved in trafficking drugs.

Of those designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the State Department this year, eight are drug cartels, such as Cártel de Sinaloa, Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, Cártel del Noreste, La Nueva Familia Michoacana, Cartel del Golfo, Carteles Unidos, Tren de Aragua, and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). ..."

US designated more terrorists in 2025 than in 10 years combined "The U.S. government is now leaning on the military to employ tactics and techniques it honed during the Global War on Terror to combat drug cartels."

Colombia to suspend intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes and called for war crimes investigations against Trump. Really!

Did President Petro make any better suggestions how to deal with the illegal drug traffickers? Or did he take action to prevent the illegal drug trafficking across the seas?

Did he really invoke "the human rights of the Caribbean people" in this context?

Mr. Gustavo Petro was a member of the leftist guerilla M19. Maybe the M19 was not as bad as the FARC.

"Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered his nation’s security forces Tuesday to stop sharing intelligence with the United States, until the Trump administration stops its strikes on suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean, as relations deteriorate between the nations that were once close partners in the fight against drug trafficking. ...

Petro wrote that “the fight against drugs must be subordinated to the human rights of the Caribbean people.” ...

Petro has called for U.S. President Donald Trump to be investigated for war crimes over the strikes ..."

Colombia to suspend intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes

Colombian President Gustavo Petro

A list of US military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels between 9/2 and 11/10/2025

For your information (FYI)! Controversial, but perhaps necessary and effective!

There is little doubt that drug cartels are openly abusing international waters (high seas) for their crimes to fuel and drive the demand for addictive drugs in the US.

"... Since early September, the U.S. military has conducted strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean in support of what the Pentagon has called continued counternarcotics efforts. ...

As of Nov. 10, the Trump administration has disclosed 19 strikes, killing at least 75 people. ..."

A list of US military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels

China imposes export controls on drug precursors to US, Canada, Mexico

Why did it take so long? 

Was the delay due to the senile, demented and corrupt 46th President!

Why did President Trump not achieve this already in his first term?

"China's government on Monday announced export controls on drug precursor chemicals to the U.S., Canada and Mexico, after the U.S. lowered its fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese goods. ..."

China imposes export controls on drug precursors to US, Canada, Mexico - Nikkei Asia

US Weighs Sending Troops/CIA into Mexico to target drug cartels

This could be very controversial and may upset US-Mexico relations!

Any such activities better be bilaterally agreed upon or are consented to by Mexico.

"The Trump administration is drawing up plans to send U.S. troops and CIA agents into Mexico to target drug cartels, officials say.

The plans, still in early stages, would involve drone strikes and limited ground operations under intelligence authority, avoiding direct coordination with Mexico if necessary. President Trump has labeled cartels as terrorist groups, expanding legal authority for military action, and says law enforcement alone hasn’t stopped the flow of deadly drugs.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected any military presence, though she’s allowed expanded CIA surveillance and border troop deployments. Officials insist the mission isn’t imminent but would mark a major shift from past U.S. policy.  ..."

"The Trump administration has begun detailed planning for a new mission to send American troops and intelligence officers into Mexico to target drug cartels, according to two U.S. officials and two former senior U.S. officials familiar with the effort.

The early stages of training for the potential mission, which would include ground operations inside Mexico, has already begun, the two current U.S. officials said. ..."

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Trump administration is planning new mission in Mexico against cartels, current and former U.S. officials say "The new operation would include U.S. troops on the ground in Mexico striking drug labs and cartel leaders, according to current and former U.S. officials, though a deployment is not imminent."