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U.S. Southern Command

U.S. Southern Command oversees regional security, focusing on military deployments, regional tensions, and diplomatic engagements. Recent events highlight its role in Cuba and the Caribbean.

Collision at Sea: Two Injured as U.S. Military Vessels Crash in Caribbean
Collision at Sea: Two Injured as U.S. Military Vessels Crash in Caribbean

Published on 2/12/2026

Stratospheric Balloon Spotted Near Cuban Airspace Raises Concerns: What's Its Purpose?
Stratospheric Balloon Spotted Near Cuban Airspace Raises Concerns: What's Its Purpose?

Published on 2/10/2026

U.S. Spy Planes and Drone Conduct Surveillance Flights Near Cuba: What We Know About the Mission
U.S. Spy Planes and Drone Conduct Surveillance Flights Near Cuba: What We Know About the Mission

Published on 2/6/2026

U.S. to Persist in Intercepting Sanctioned Vessels in the Caribbean Amidst Crackdown on 'Dark Fleet'
U.S. to Persist in Intercepting Sanctioned Vessels in the Caribbean Amidst Crackdown on 'Dark Fleet'

Published on 1/26/2026

U.S. Captures Another Oil Tanker in the Caribbean, Sends Clear Message on Venezuelan Oil
U.S. Captures Another Oil Tanker in the Caribbean, Sends Clear Message on Venezuelan Oil

Published on 1/20/2026

Meeting Between U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer and New Southern Command Chief Focuses on Cuba's Crisis
Meeting Between U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer and New Southern Command Chief Focuses on Cuba's Crisis

Published on 1/21/2026

United States Reinforces Military Presence in the Caribbean, Sends Strong Warning to Regional Governments
United States Reinforces Military Presence in the Caribbean, Sends Strong Warning to Regional Governments

Published on 1/14/2026

Cuban State Media Claims "Theft" of Oil Tanker, While Venezuela Confirms Joint Operation with U.S.
Cuban State Media Claims "Theft" of Oil Tanker, While Venezuela Confirms Joint Operation with U.S.

Published on 1/10/2026

Tanker Seized with Support from Venezuelan Authorities, Trump Reveals
Tanker Seized with Support from Venezuelan Authorities, Trump Reveals

Published on 1/10/2026

U.S. Seizes Another Vessel from Venezuela's Phantom Fleet in the Caribbean
U.S. Seizes Another Vessel from Venezuela's Phantom Fleet in the Caribbean

Published on 1/9/2026

U.S. Naval Ships Relocated North of Cuba Following Maduro Capture
U.S. Naval Ships Relocated North of Cuba Following Maduro Capture

Published on 1/8/2026

U.S. Captures Oil Tanker Once Shielded by Russian Navy, Submarine Escort, Reveals Moscow
U.S. Captures Oil Tanker Once Shielded by Russian Navy, Submarine Escort, Reveals Moscow

Published on 1/7/2026

U.S. Military Strikes and Sinks Three Suspected Drug Trafficking Boats in International Waters
U.S. Military Strikes and Sinks Three Suspected Drug Trafficking Boats in International Waters

Published on 1/1/2026

Maria Corina Machado Alleges Extrajudicial Execution Threats Against Political Prisoners in Venezuela
Maria Corina Machado Alleges Extrajudicial Execution Threats Against Political Prisoners in Venezuela

Published on 12/25/2025

Silent Partners of Trump's Strategy: Latin American Nations Supporting US Military Moves Against Venezuela
Silent Partners of Trump's Strategy: Latin American Nations Supporting US Military Moves Against Venezuela

Published on 12/21/2025

Trump Appoints New SouthCom Leader Amid Rising Military Tensions with Venezuela
Trump Appoints New SouthCom Leader Amid Rising Military Tensions with Venezuela

Published on 12/20/2025

U.S. Military Sinks Another Vessel in the Pacific
U.S. Military Sinks Another Vessel in the Pacific

Published on 12/18/2025

U.S. Sinks Three Vessels, Kills Eight Suspected "Narco-Terrorists" in Eastern Pacific
U.S. Sinks Three Vessels, Kills Eight Suspected "Narco-Terrorists" in Eastern Pacific

Published on 12/16/2025

JetBlue Flight Nearly Collides with U.S. Military Plane Off Venezuelan Coast
JetBlue Flight Nearly Collides with U.S. Military Plane Off Venezuelan Coast

Published on 12/15/2025

Swift Strike: U.S. Forces Annihilate Smuggling Boat and Crew
Swift Strike: U.S. Forces Annihilate Smuggling Boat and Crew

Published on 11/16/2025

U.S. Deploys Lethal Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean Amid Venezuelan Tensions
U.S. Deploys Lethal Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean Amid Venezuelan Tensions

Published on 11/17/2025

U.S. Deploys Largest Aircraft Carrier in the Caribbean
U.S. Deploys Largest Aircraft Carrier in the Caribbean

Published on 10/24/2025

Cuban Government Anxious Over Potential U.S. Pressure Ahead of UN Embargo Vote
Cuban Government Anxious Over Potential U.S. Pressure Ahead of UN Embargo Vote

Published on 10/23/2025

Trump Facilitates Repatriation of Two Survivors from Drug Vessel Incident Near Venezuela
Trump Facilitates Repatriation of Two Survivors from Drug Vessel Incident Near Venezuela

Published on 10/18/2025

U.S. Military Strikes Suspicious Vessel in Caribbean; Survivors Reported for the First Time
U.S. Military Strikes Suspicious Vessel in Caribbean; Survivors Reported for the First Time

Published on 10/17/2025

U.S. Southern Command Sees Leadership Shift as Alvin Holsey, Vocal Critic of Cuban Regime, Retires
U.S. Southern Command Sees Leadership Shift as Alvin Holsey, Vocal Critic of Cuban Regime, Retires

Published on 10/17/2025

U.S. B-52 Bombers Conduct Flyover in Caribbean Near Venezuela
U.S. B-52 Bombers Conduct Flyover in Caribbean Near Venezuela

Published on 10/16/2025

Another Vessel Destroyed off Venezuela: Six Dead as Trump Reports Bluntly
Another Vessel Destroyed off Venezuela: Six Dead as Trump Reports Bluntly

Published on 10/14/2025

U.S. Sinks Alleged Drug Boat Off Venezuelan Coast: Four Dead
U.S. Sinks Alleged Drug Boat Off Venezuelan Coast: Four Dead

Published on 10/3/2025

U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Bayamo: A Testament to the Spirit of Freedom
U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Bayamo: A Testament to the Spirit of Freedom

Published on 9/26/2025

U.S. Boosts Military Presence in the Caribbean, Increases Pressure on Maduro
U.S. Boosts Military Presence in the Caribbean, Increases Pressure on Maduro

Published on 9/21/2025

Marco Rubio Tours U.S. Southern Command Amid Tensions with Maduro's Regime
Marco Rubio Tours U.S. Southern Command Amid Tensions with Maduro's Regime

Published on 8/30/2025

Trump Claims China Being Ousted from Panama Canal: "We've Deployed Many Troops"
Trump Claims China Being Ousted from Panama Canal: "We've Deployed Many Troops"

Published on 4/10/2025

U.S. Defense Secretary's Visit to Guantánamo Aligns with Arrival of New Immigrants at the Base
U.S. Defense Secretary's Visit to Guantánamo Aligns with Arrival of New Immigrants at the Base

Published on 2/26/2025

MINFAR Demands Return of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base from U.S. via Tweet
MINFAR Demands Return of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base from U.S. via Tweet

Published on 2/14/2025

Marco Rubio Engages with U.S. Southern Command Leaders on Regional Security
Marco Rubio Engages with U.S. Southern Command Leaders on Regional Security

Published on 2/9/2025

Russian War Fleet Spotted by Cuban-Americans Near Miami
Russian War Fleet Spotted by Cuban-Americans Near Miami

Published on 6/21/2024

Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarine Departs Havana Bay
Russian Nuclear-Powered Submarine Departs Havana Bay

Published on 6/17/2024

U.S. Submarine in Guantánamo Bay: Cuban Government Reacts
U.S. Submarine in Guantánamo Bay: Cuban Government Reacts

Published on 6/15/2024

Russian Warships Docked in Havana Open for Public Tours
Russian Warships Docked in Havana Open for Public Tours

Published on 6/13/2024

U.S. Deploys Rapid-Attack Submarine in Guantanamo Bay
U.S. Deploys Rapid-Attack Submarine in Guantanamo Bay

Published on 6/13/2024