CSIS Issues Commentary: Caribbean Update - Fifth Suspected Drug Runner Destroyed
October 17, 2025
October 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Oct. 16, 2025:
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Caribbean Update: Fifth Suspected Drug Runner Destroyed
By Mark F. Cancian
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) destroyed a fifth suspected drug vessel on October 14, while President Donald Trump reportedly authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela. Several insights regarding the ongoing counterdrug campaign emer . . .
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Caribbean Update: Fifth Suspected Drug Runner Destroyed
By Mark F. Cancian
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) destroyed a fifth suspected drug vessel on October 14, while President Donald Trump reportedly authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela. Several insights regarding the ongoing counterdrug campaign emer . . .