US Military Strike Kills 3 Suspects Following Francis Donovan Visit
A US military strike ordered by Francis L. Donovan killed three suspected drug traffickers in the Pacific Ocean on February 20, 2026.Donald Trump has justified the intensified maritime campaign as an armed conflict against international cartels following 150 deaths since September 2025.These operations occur as Nicolás Maduro remains in a New York prison after his apprehension by US forces in Caracas on January 3.General
Francis L. Donovan recently met with interim leader
Delcy Rodríguez in
Venezuela to discuss regional security while a US oil blockade continues.