U.S. Southern Command stated in an X post shared between 6:16 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. UTC on Dec. 28, 2025, that troops in the Caribbean continue to demonstrate readiness and capability in support of efforts to disrupt narco-terrorists and designated terrorist organizations during the holiday season. The post at https://x.com/Southcom/status/2005303148382986252 specifies U.S. military forces deployed to the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of Operation Southern Spear, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and President Donald Trump's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. This statement follows President Trump's December 26 interview comments, reported earlier Dec. 28 via X posts by @EmmaRincon and @OrlvndoA, in which he said the United States destroyed a Venezuelan drug trafficking plant on Christmas Eve. The SOUTHCOM post tags @USNavy, @USMC, @usairforce, @22nd_MEU, @MARFORSOUTH, @AFSOUTH, @NAVSOUS4THFLT, and @SOCSOUTH.
