Core Points - The unexpected retirement of Admiral Halsey, commander of the U.S. Southern Command, occurs amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, raising concerns about U.S. military strategy in the region [1][2] - The U.S. military has increased its presence in the Caribbean, with over 10,000 troops deployed near Venezuela, purportedly to combat "drug terrorism" [2] - Recent military actions by the U.S. against suspected drug trafficking vessels have led to legal and ethical debates regarding their compliance with international law [3][4] Group 1 - Admiral Halsey announced his retirement effective December 12, without providing specific reasons, amidst reported disagreements with Defense Secretary Austin regarding military actions in the Caribbean [1] - The U.S. Senate Military Committee expressed concerns that Halsey's departure reflects a disregard for military experience and advice, potentially politicizing military operations [2] - The U.S. has deployed military assets, including missile destroyers and F-35 fighter jets, in the Caribbean, indicating a significant military buildup in response to the situation in Venezuela [2] Group 2 - The U.S. military has conducted strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels, resulting in casualties among alleged traffickers, which has raised alarms among legal experts and some lawmakers regarding the legality of these actions [3] - Venezuela's government has condemned U.S. military actions, asserting that they threaten regional peace and sovereignty, and has called for an investigation into the legality of these operations [4] - The U.S. maintains that its actions are justified under the right to self-defense as outlined in the UN Charter, despite Venezuela's protests and calls for international scrutiny [4]

路透社提到，霍尔西离职的背景是，随着美国政府升级与委内瑞拉政府的对峙，美国正在加勒比地区加强军事部署，包括部署美国导弹驱逐舰、F-35战机、 一艘核潜艇和约6500名士兵。 路透社还称，美国对委内瑞拉附近海域所谓"贩毒船"的军事打击已造成至少27人死亡，这引发了一些法律专家和大多数民主党议员的担忧，他们质疑这些行 动是否遵守战争法。 美参议院军事委员会民主党领袖杰克·里德表示，鉴于人们越来越担心美国与委内瑞拉可能发生的冲突，霍尔西的意外退役令人不安。"在美国军队在加勒比 海域集结、且（美国）与委内瑞拉的紧张局势达到沸点之际，我们在该地区的最高军事指挥官的离职发出了令人担忧的信号，该信号说明指挥系统内部存在 不稳定因素。"里德说，"任何对委内瑞拉进行军事干预的行动都是不明智且危险的，尤其是在未经国会授权的情况下。" 近期，美国在加勒比海域部署多艘军舰。9月以来，特朗普政府已宣称在委内瑞拉外海国际水域击沉5艘所谓"运毒船"并打死27名"毒贩"。据美方多名知情官 员透露，特朗普政府迄今尚未向国会提交确凿证据，证实美军打击的船只确为"运毒船"。特朗普10月15日证实，已授权美国中央情报局在委内瑞拉开展秘密 行动。同一 ...