March 6, 2026 US military carries out targeted strike on alleged narco-terrorist network in Ecuador The U.S. military conducted a targeted strike against a narco-terrorist network in Ecuador in a joint operation with Ecuadorian forces, SOUTHCOM officials said.
March 3, 2026 US, Ecuador launch joint operations targeting narco-terror groups: SOUTHCOM U.S. and Ecuadorian forces launch joint operations against suspected narco-terrorists in Ecuador, marking latest partnership to combat drug trafficking, SOUTHCOM announced.
February 23, 2026 Sinaloa Cartel leader faces life in prison for massive fentanyl trafficking operation Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader Fidel Felix-Ochoa faces life in prison after appearing in federal court on charges of funneling fentanyl into the U.S.
February 23, 2026 US kills 3 suspected narco-traffickers in Caribbean, Pentagon says U.S. forces killed three alleged narco-terrorists in a deadly Caribbean strike targeting suspected drug trafficking vessel tied to terrorist organizations.
February 23, 2026 Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency' Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls reported death of "El Mencho," head of Mexico's CJNG cartel, a major win against deadly fentanyl trafficking to U.S. streets.
February 22, 2026 Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.
February 21, 2026 US military kills 3 in latest strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Pacific The U.S. military killed three alleged narco-terrorists in a Pacific strike on a suspected drug vessel, bringing the total casualties to 147 in 42 operations.
February 18, 2026 US military STRIKES THREE more alleged narco-trafficking boats U.S. Southern Command carried out lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean, bringing the total death toll of the administration’s maritime drug crackdown to at least 145 since early September.
February 13, 2026 US military launches deadly strike on drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean, leaving 3 dead U.S. military operation in Caribbean waters reportedly kills three suspected drug traffickers in strike on vessel used by terrorist organizations.
February 10, 2026 NEW: US TAKES OUT suspected narco-trafficking boat The U.S. military confirmed an operation in the Eastern Pacific resulting in a strike against an alleged narco-trafficking boat. The operation led to the death of two suspected individuals while search operations are underway for a third suspect.