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2026-09-25 Caribbean-Latin America

U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-09-25 10:07|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [94 views ] Top

1 My guess is some cartel engagement.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-09-25 10:12|| 2026-09-25 10:12|| Front Page Top

2 U.S. HSI, Colombian Cops Take Down Cartel Human Smuggling Network Posing as Travel Agency

A joint international operation between agents with U.S. ICE Homeland Security Investigations and Colombia’s National Police led to the arrest of five members of a cartel-connected human smuggling network. The cartel reportedly moved hundreds of migrants into the U.S. under the guise of a travel agency and abused the U.S. asylum system.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-09-25 10:33|| 2026-09-25 10:33|| Front Page Top

3 It is hard to believe we used to govern Cuba. We were the ones who truly developed that island. To control Cuba is to control the Caribbean Sea and its vital trade routes—we once understood exactly what prime real estate looked like. We eradicated malaria, built the core infrastructure, and then simply allowed the communists to step in and strip the island from our sphere of sovereignty. Now, we are left with a communist regime right in our own hemisphere, operating directly in our backyard. This is a failure that should have been fixed decades ago.

Posted by mossomo 2026-09-25 12:30|| 2026-09-25 12:30|| Front Page Top

4 The CIA got involved, that's why it failed!

When has the CIA ever succeed in any military like efforts?

My guess, NEVER!

The CIA should limit themself to information gathering and maybe the occasional "wet work", nothing more!

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2026-09-25 17:38|| 2026-09-25 17:38|| Front Page Top

5 Someone in the ARCOM (Army Reserve Command) is updating the OPLAN and resources needed for a post-invasion military government. Nothing out of the ordinary, especially given recent world events, not a W&I (Warning & Indicators) signature, just responsible staff work.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2026-09-25 18:42|| 2026-09-25 18:42|| Front Page Top

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