U.S. Military Commander in Caribbean to Retire Amid Drug War Tensions
TL;DR
U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who oversaw operations against alleged drug boats off Venezuela, announced his retirement in December after serving over 37 years, amid ongoing controversy over the legality of military strikes in the region.
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- Top military officer central to Trump’s drug war will step down early The Washington Post
- SOUTHCOM commander announces sudden retirement amid Trump drug war in Caribbean Fox News
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