Trump’s ‘Spear of the South’ sparks regional alarm as Venezuela braces for U.S. moves

2026-03-25 - 11:40

Washington declares operation ‘Spear of the South’ against ‘narco-terrorists’ and ‘cartel head’ Nicolas Maduro. As it moves heavy firepower into the Caribbean, observers say the move could be aimed at regime change in Caracas and reasserting the U.S.’s power over the region amid rising influence of China and Russia