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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.
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.
The operation, involving strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats and seizures of sanctioned oil tankers, has drawn bipartisan concern over legality and scope.
Donovan, not involved in current planning, confirmed Southern Command’s role is expected to shift significantly.
Separately, Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, nominated to lead the NSA, pledged to uphold constitutional limits amid concerns over surveillance and potential political targeting.
Both nominations are expected to be confirmed, though no vote date has been set.
El teniente general Francis Donovan, nominado para liderar el Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos, le dijo al Senado el 15 de enero de 2026 que carece de detalles sobre la estrategia a largo plazo de la administración Trump para América Latina a pesar de una importante acumulación militar después de la captura de Maduro.