美防长：美军在西半球启动“南方之矛”行动

Core Points - The U.S. military has launched an operation named "Southern Strike" aimed at combating "drug terrorists" in the Western Hemisphere [1] - The operation is led by the "Southern Strike" joint task force and U.S. Southern Command, focusing on protecting U.S. territory from drug-related threats [1] - The Pentagon has replaced its original plaques with new ones inscribed with "Department of War" [1] - President Trump is considering various military action plans in Venezuela but has not yet made a decision [1] Summary by Sections Military Operations - The "Gerald R. Ford" aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in waters near Latin America, although its specific location has not been disclosed [2] - The U.S. has deployed multiple warships in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela under the pretext of drug enforcement [2] - Since early September, the U.S. military has sunk at least 20 vessels labeled as "drug trafficking boats," resulting in at least 80 deaths [2] Political Context - Reports indicate that Venezuela is not a major source of drugs entering the U.S., contradicting the justification for military actions [2] - The Venezuelan government has accused the U.S. of attempting to instigate regime change through military threats and expanding its military presence in Latin America [2]