（文章来源：新华社） 诺姆称，海岸警卫队20日凌晨在国防部支持下，扣押了一艘"此前停靠在委内瑞拉的油轮"。 据美国全国广播公司报道，此次行动由海岸警卫队主导，美军方提供支援，包括派遣直升机运送海岸警 卫队人员并进行空中侦察。 美国国土安全部长诺姆20日在社交媒体上发文证实，美国海岸警卫队当天在委内瑞拉附近海域扣押了一 艘油轮。这是美近期在委附近海域扣押的第二艘油轮。 近期，美国以"缉毒"为由，在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海域部署多艘军舰，并于11月13日宣布发起"南方之 矛"军事行动，对委施压。自9月初以来，美军在加勒比海和东太平洋对美方指称的"贩毒船"进行多次打 击。然而，美政府并未披露任何可以证明其攻击目标涉毒的证据。委方多次指责美方意图通过军事威胁 在委策动政权更迭，并在拉美军事扩张。 10日，美国在委内瑞拉附近海域武力扣押一艘油轮，宣布将没收所载石油。委方谴责这是"国际海盗行 为"。美国总统特朗普16日下令对所有进出委内瑞拉的受美国制裁油轮实施"全面彻底的封锁"。特朗普 19日在接受媒体采访时称，将继续扣押更多油轮。 ...

近期，美国以"缉毒"为由，在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海域部署多艘军舰，对委施压。9月初以来，美军已 在加勒比海和东太平洋击沉20多艘美方所谓"贩毒船"，造成80多人死亡。美国缉毒署近年报告则显示， 委内瑞拉并非流入美国毒品的主要来源地。委内瑞拉多次指责美国意图通过军事威胁在委策动政权更 迭，并在拉美进行军事扩张。 洛佩斯当天在委综合防空指挥部成立47周年活动上表示，美军正在进行战略再部署，力量向拉美和加勒 比地区集中，意图封锁加勒比地区，并攫取该地区自然资源。委内瑞拉正在"反抗美帝国主义的邪恶和 可耻行径"。 洛佩斯说，美帝国主义的惯用模式是编造谎言，曾利用"虚假借口"入侵伊拉克、利比亚和叙利亚。近 期，美国编造的关于委内瑞拉"帮派"和"贩毒"的谣言荒谬至极。委内瑞拉军民警正团结一致抗议美国政 府的谎言和操纵。 新华财经加拉加斯12月12日电 委内瑞拉国防部长洛佩斯12日说，委内瑞拉正在反抗美国封锁加勒比地 区的战略企图。 （文章来源：新华社） ...

比达尔还表示，美国某些"好战势力"正开展抹黑运动，意图在古巴与委内瑞拉之间制造裂痕，为美国在 该地区发动侵略制造借口。她补充说，"古巴坚决反对任何企图抹黑其在拉丁美洲和加勒比地区维护和 平、打击毒品走私方面良好记录的言行。" 近期，美国以"缉毒"为由，在委内瑞拉附近加勒比海域部署多艘军舰，对委施压。9月初以来，美军已 在加勒比海和东太平洋击沉超过20艘美方指称的"贩毒船"，造成80余人死亡。美国缉毒署近年报告则显 示，委内瑞拉并非流入美国毒品的主要来源地。委内瑞拉多次指责美国意图通过军事威胁在委策动政权 更迭，并在拉美进行军事扩张。 【环球网报道 记者 张倩】据路透社当地时间12月8日报道，古巴否认曾就委内瑞拉内部事务有关问题与 美国进行过接触，并斥责相关报道"荒谬且不实"。 路透社称，古巴外交部副部长何塞菲娜·比达尔8日表示，"古巴驳斥那些声称古巴官员与美国政府就委 内瑞拉政府内部事务进行过所谓接触的报道，这些事务完全属于委内瑞拉政府职责，相关报道荒谬且不 实。" ...

Core Viewpoint - The visit of U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, John D. Keane, to Trinidad and Tobago is perceived as a potential precursor to U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, focusing on regional stability and cooperation against illegal trafficking and transnational crime [1] Group 1: U.S. Military Engagement in the Caribbean - The U.S. is attempting to integrate Caribbean governments into its military narrative, indicating a strategy to strengthen its military presence in the region [1] - Joint military exercises between the U.S. Navy and Trinidad and Tobago have been ongoing since mid-November, highlighting increased military collaboration [1] - U.S. military actions in the Caribbean have been framed under the guise of "drug interdiction," with over 20 so-called "drug boats" sunk since early September, resulting in more than 80 fatalities [1] Group 2: Diplomatic Meetings and Regional Cooperation - Keane's meeting with Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and regional stability [1] - The U.S. continues to engage with Caribbean nations, as evidenced by Keane's recent visit to Puerto Rico and the upcoming visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to the Dominican Republic [1]

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]

Group 1 - The article highlights that a U.S. B-1B bomber was tracked near the coast of Venezuela, marking the second such military display within a week [1][3] - President Trump commented on the deployment, stating that while reports may not be accurate, the U.S. has various grievances against Venezuela and hinted at imminent ground military actions [3] - The U.S. has deployed stealth aircraft and naval vessels in the Caribbean as part of a so-called anti-drug operation, although no evidence of drug trafficking targets has been disclosed [3] Group 2 - Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have escalated, with the U.S. claiming to have sunk multiple "drug boats" and killed dozens of "drug traffickers" in international waters off Venezuela since September [3] - The U.S. has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, which has led to accusations from Maduro that the U.S. is attempting regime change through military threats [3]

Core Points - The U.S. military sank a drug trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean on October 21, marking the eighth such action since September and the first in the Pacific region [1] - The U.S. Defense Secretary stated that the operation was conducted under President Trump's orders against a vessel operated by a recognized terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking [1] - Tensions have escalated between the U.S. and Colombia, with accusations from Colombia that the U.S. military actions constitute murder, while the U.S. government has threatened to cut aid and impose tariffs [1] Summary by Sections - **Military Actions**: The U.S. military has conducted eight operations against drug trafficking vessels, with the latest occurring in the Pacific, previously focused on the Caribbean near Venezuela [2] - **Casualties**: The eight operations have resulted in at least 34 deaths, with only two survivors who were repatriated to Ecuador and Colombia [2] - **Political Context**: The Trump administration has claimed that the U.S. is in a non-international armed conflict with drug trafficking groups designated as terrorist organizations, facing criticism from Democratic lawmakers regarding the legality of military actions [2]

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].