Alvin Holsey unexpectedly retired from US Southern Command after just one year, transferring leadership to Evan Pettus amid controversy over US military strikes.His early departure followed reported disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the legality and aggressive nature of operations targeting alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Latin America.These strikes, which have caused at least 87 deaths and intensified pressure on
Nicolas Maduro's Venezuela, are defended by the
Trump administration but face increasing scrutiny from
Congress and human rights groups.