Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Defense announced an attack on a "suspected drug smuggling vessel" in the Caribbean, resulting in six deaths, amid increased military presence in the region under the pretext of combating drug trafficking [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Military Actions - The U.S. has deployed multiple warships in the Caribbean since September, claiming to target drug trafficking operations [1] - The Trump administration has reported sinking seven so-called "drug boats" off the coast of Venezuela [1] Drug Trafficking Context - Reports from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration indicate that Venezuela is not a major source of drugs entering the U.S. [1] - The Venezuelan government has accused the U.S. of using military threats to instigate regime change in Venezuela and expand military presence in Latin America [1]

飞行追踪数据显示美国B- 1B轰炸机曾靠近委内瑞拉海岸。 当地时间1 0月2 3日获悉，根据飞行追踪数据显示，当日至少有一架美国B- 1B轰炸机靠近 委内瑞拉沿岸。这是美国军机一周内第二次进行此类武力展示。 美国和委内瑞拉近期关系紧张。美国在加勒比海域部署多艘军舰。9月以来，美政府已宣 称在委内瑞拉外海国际水域击沉多艘所谓"运毒船"并打死数十名"毒贩"，并承认授权美国 中央情报局在委内瑞拉展开秘密行动。马杜罗多次指责美国意图通过军事威胁在委内瑞拉 搞政权更迭，并在拉美进行军事扩张。 来源：央视新闻客户端 End 欢迎分享给你的朋友！ 出品 | 中国能源报（c n e n e rg y） 责编 | 李慧颖 当天稍早，在被问及有关美国向委内瑞拉附近派遣B- 1B轰炸机的报道时，美国总统特朗 普回答说并不准确，但他同时表示，美国出于很多原因对委内瑞拉感到不满。特朗普还表 示，将很快在委内瑞拉看到地面军事行动。 据了解，作为所谓禁毒行动的一部分，美国已经部署了隐形战机和海军舰艇，但尚未公布 其打击目标走私毒品的证据。 ...

包括17日这次在内，美军此前针对"贩毒船"的7次打击，均发生在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海海域，宣称针 对"从委内瑞拉向美国贩毒的船只"。委内瑞拉近期多次指责美国以打击贩毒为由，意图通过军事威胁在 委搞政权更迭，在拉美进行军事扩张。 根据美国政府公布的数字，迄今8次打击已造成至少34人死亡，仅有两人生还。这两名生还者未被美方 起诉，而是遣返回原籍国厄瓜多尔和哥伦比亚。 本月初，特朗普政府向国会递交备忘录，称美国与被美认定为恐怖组织的贩毒集团"正处于非国际武装 冲突之中"。备忘录未具体说明涉及哪些贩毒集团，也未说明如何将个人目标认定为贩毒集团成员。多 名美国国会民主党人指责特朗普政府使用军队打击贩毒集团是滥用权力，且未提供"任何可信的法律依 据、证据或情报"。 新华社华盛顿10月22日电（记者徐剑梅）美国国防部长赫格塞思22日称，美军21日在太平洋东部国际水 域击沉一艘"贩毒船"，打死两人。 据美国媒体报道，事件发生在哥伦比亚太平洋沿岸附近。这是9月以来美军以打击贩毒名义在公海击沉 的第八艘船，也是首次在太平洋海域进行这类军事行动。 赫格塞思22日在社交媒体发文说，美国"战争部"、即国防部在总统特朗普指示下实施这一行动 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent military actions taken by the United States against drug trafficking in the Caribbean, particularly targeting Venezuela, highlighting the strategic implications behind these actions and the regional responses to them [1][3][6]. Group 1: U.S. Military Actions - On October 18, President Trump announced that U.S. military forces destroyed a large submarine carrying drugs, marking the first incident with survivors since the U.S. began military actions against drug trafficking in the region [1][3]. - The U.S. has conducted at least six military operations against "drug boats" in international waters off Venezuela since September, with claims of sinking five vessels and killing 27 traffickers [4][6]. - The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in the Caribbean, deploying destroyers, F-35 fighter jets, a nuclear submarine, and approximately 6,500 troops [4][6]. Group 2: Venezuela's Response - Venezuela is on high alert in response to U.S. military actions, with Defense Minister Lopez stating the need for preparedness against potential military aggression from the U.S. [5][6]. - President Maduro has called for citizens to join militia organizations and initiated the "Independence 200 Plan" to coordinate local military and civilian efforts to protect critical infrastructure [7]. - The Venezuelan government has condemned U.S. actions as violations of international law and an infringement on its sovereignty, with regional allies expressing solidarity with Venezuela [7]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - Analysts suggest that the U.S. military deployments under the guise of drug enforcement may have ulterior motives, including regime change in Venezuela [6][7]. - Reports indicate that Venezuela is not a primary source of drugs entering the U.S., raising questions about the true objectives of U.S. military actions in the region [6][7]. - The authorization of covert CIA operations in Venezuela has drawn widespread condemnation from Latin American countries, emphasizing the geopolitical tensions in the region [7].