Hegseth, Caine Visit Puerto Rico Amid Counternarcotics Push

In a recent development, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Puerto Rico, where he touched down on an amphibious assault ship deployed to the Caribbean. This visit is seen as a demonstration of the United States' ongoing counter-narcotics efforts in the region, which have raised concerns about a potential attack on Venezuela. The US has been ramping up its counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean, with a particular focus on disrupting drug trafficking routes. This increased activity has sparked concerns among some observers that the US may be preparing for a military intervention in Venezuela, which has been accused of involvement in the drug trade. While the specific details of the visit and the broader counter-narcotics strategy are not fully disclosed, the presence of the Defense Secretary in the region underscores the importance the US government places on addressing the issue of drug trafficking in the Caribbean.