The admiral in charge of US military forces in Latin America retired two years early, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that includes seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats https://reut.rs/4pztqED | Reuters

The admiral in charge of U.S. military forces in Latin America, Alvin Holsey, relinquishes command of the U.S. Southern Command to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan Pettus in Doral, Florida. The change comes amid rising tensions with Venezuela, including the seizure of an oil tanker on December 10 and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats. #SOUTHCOM #USMilitary #Florida #Military #Venezuela #Live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters