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US admiral leading US troops in Latin America steps down
Bangkok Post
|December 14, 2025
The admiral in charge of US military forces in Latin America retired two years early on Friday, amid rising tensions with Venezuela.
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Three US officials and two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that Admiral Alvin Holsey was pushed out by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Two officials said Mr Hegseth had grown frustrated with Southern Command as he sought to flex US military & operations and planning in the region.
One official confirmed that discussion of whether Mr Hegseth would dismiss Mr Holsey surfaced roughly two weeks before the surprise announcement of his departure. Mr Holsey announced on Oct 16 his intention to step down in December.
This story is from the December 14, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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