A military operation occurred in Venezuela under the direction of Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command, who visited the country this week, according to reports.
The visit by General Donovan, and the concurrent operation, took place as the U.S. Continues to engage with Venezuela through the Venezuela Affairs Unit, a component of the State Department. Details surrounding the operation remain limited, and official statements have been scarce.
U.S. Southern Command, headquartered in Miami, is responsible for military operations in Central and South America, and the Caribbean. The command’s area of responsibility includes Venezuela, a nation facing ongoing political and economic challenges.
As of today, February 21, 2026, the U.S. Southern Command has not released further details regarding the nature or outcome of the operation. The Chargé d’Affaires to the Venezuela Affairs Unit has also not issued a public statement.
