US Sends Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to Latin America to Combat Drug Traffickers

US aircraft carrier strike group USS Gerald R Ford Latin America military buildup Trump administration anti-drug campaign Pentagon deploys naval forces Counter narcotics traffickers Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua Recent strikes on drug boats US Southern Command Enhanced force presence in Caribbean Navy's most advanced carrier Nuclear-powered warship Escalation in Western Hemisphere Military response to illicit activities Breaking down the buildup near Venezuela Latest news on US defense actions Drone strikes and naval operations Impact on homeland security CBS News coverage update October 2025 developments