A dramatic U.S. military attack on an alleged drug smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela was the first — but not the last — move in a wider operation, according to officials.

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says military operations will continue, setting the stage for a sustained military campaign in Latin America.

Late on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump released a video showing the strike from the air that destroyed a small vessel. Trump later said it was carrying "massive amounts of drugs" and 11 "terrorists," all of whom were killed.

The move follows a military buildup that started weeks ago, including moving warships closer to Venezuela, along with thousands of troops. The military says the operation is aimed at stopping cartels from shipping drugs to the U.S.

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