每经编辑｜陈柯名 委内瑞拉总统马杜罗1日表示，委内瑞拉拒绝"奴隶式和平"和"殖民地式和平"，委内瑞拉想要维护的和平，是主权、平等、自由的和平。马杜罗表示，美 国政府动用"心理恐怖主义手段"并没有使委内瑞拉偏离正确道路，委内瑞拉人民将继续和平建设国家，其他国家"不要来干涉"。 被曝曾下令"干掉运毒船所有人" 美防长言论引争议 美国媒体日前披露，在美军对委内瑞拉展开所谓"打击贩毒"的军事行动中，美国国防部长皮特·赫格塞思9月初对一艘已遭导弹命中的所谓"运毒船"下达"干 掉所有人"的二次攻击令，最终造成11人死亡。美军对幸存者发动打击的合法性引发质疑。美国民主、共和两党多名国会议员近日表示，支持国会调查美 军在加勒比海国际水域的所谓"缉毒"行动。 据《华盛顿邮报》和美国有线电视新闻网等媒体11月28日报道，美军9月2日在加勒比海对一艘所谓"运毒船"发射导弹打击后，继续对船上两名生还者实施 攻击。这艘船最终沉没，造成11人死亡。据消息人士透露，赫格塞思下达了"干掉船上每个人"的指令。 赫格塞思11月28日在社交媒体平台发文，将相关报道斥为"虚假新闻"，称"我们目前在加勒比海的行动符合美国和国际法，所有行动都符合武装冲 ...

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. has initiated a military operation named "Southern Strike" aimed at combating drug trafficking and terrorism in the Western Hemisphere, leading to heightened tensions with Venezuela [1][2]. Military Actions - The U.S. has deployed multiple warships in the Caribbean near Venezuela under the "Southern Strike" operation, which is led by the Southern Command [1][2]. - The operation utilizes advanced technology including long-endurance unmanned surface vessels and vertical takeoff drones for anti-drug efforts [2]. - The U.S. military presence in the Caribbean has reached its highest level since the 1989 invasion of Panama, with significant naval assets including the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and approximately 15,000 troops [4]. Political Reactions - Venezuelan President Maduro has publicly condemned U.S. military actions, urging for peace and warning against repeating past conflicts like those in Libya and Afghanistan [1][2]. - The Venezuelan government accuses the U.S. of violating international law and attempting to undermine its sovereignty for economic gain [3]. International Relations - The U.S. military actions have led to strained relations with Venezuela, with the latter preparing for potential military confrontation [1][3]. - There is growing skepticism among U.S. allies regarding the legality of the military operations, with the UK halting intelligence sharing related to drug trafficking in the Caribbean due to concerns about complicity in illegal actions [4][5].

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]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Secretary of Defense announced the initiation of "Southern Spear" operation aimed at protecting U.S. territory and combating drug-related terrorism in the Western Hemisphere [1] Group 1: Operation Details - "Southern Spear" operation is led by the "Southern Spear" Joint Task Force and U.S. Southern Command [1] - The operation's objective is to eliminate drug terrorists and ensure the homeland is protected from drug-related threats [1] Group 2: Context and Controversy - Recent U.S. military actions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific against alleged drug trafficking vessels have resulted in multiple fatalities [1] - The Trump administration has not provided evidence regarding the drug trafficking activities of the attacked personnel and vessels, leading to domestic and international criticism [1] - Some UN human rights experts have raised concerns about potential "extrajudicial killings" related to these military actions [1]