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flag Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan, nominated to lead U.S. Southern Command, told the Senate on Jan. 15, 2026, he lacks details on the Trump administration’s long-term Latin America strategy despite a major military buildup after Maduro’s capture.

flag Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan, nominated to lead U.S. Southern Command, testified before the Senate on January 15, 2026, stating he lacks details on the Trump administration’s long-term military strategy in Latin America despite a major buildup following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. flag The operation, involving strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats and seizures of sanctioned oil tankers, has drawn bipartisan concern over legality and scope. flag Donovan, not involved in current planning, confirmed Southern Command’s role is expected to shift significantly. flag Separately, Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, nominated to lead the NSA, pledged to uphold constitutional limits amid concerns over surveillance and potential political targeting. flag Both nominations are expected to be confirmed, though no vote date has been set.

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