In a surprise move, the admiral who leads U.S. military forces in Latin America said he will step down at the end of this year, two years ahead of schedule, amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/17/world/us-latin-america-admiral-step-down/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #us #venezuela #alvinholsey #petehegseth