The top US military officer overseeing operations in Central and South America will leave his assignment ahead of schedule, amidst President Donald Trump’s interest in extending the administration’s campaign against drug cartels in the region. This sudden departure is seen as a surprise, coming at a time when Trump is rumored to be considering a more aggressive approach to combatting organized crime.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/10/16/alvin-holsey-venezuela-hegseth-trump