The Navy admiral who leads U-S military forces in Latin America is stepping down. In a surprise announcement, Admiral Alvin Holsey, the head of U-S Southern Command, will retire at the end of December, two years ahead of schedule. Reuters reports that there had been tension between Admiral Holsey and Defense Secretary Hegseth over operations […]
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Surprise retirement from U.S. Southern Command leader
The Navy admiral who leads U-S military forces in Latin America is stepping down. In a surprise announcement, Admiral Alvin Holsey, the head of U-S Southern Command, will retire at the end of December, two years ahead of schedule. Reuters reports that there had been tension between Admiral Holsey and Defense Secretary Hegseth over operations in the Caribbean. His upcoming departure is noteworthy given the Trump administration’s escalating tensions with Venezuela, including the president’s authorization of CIA covert operations in that country.