Brazilian Air Force Downs Venezuelan Plane Carrying Drugs in Amazon

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) intercepted and shot down a Venezuelan aircraft carrying drugs on February 11, 2025, after it illegally entered Brazil’s airspace. The operation, conducted near Manaus as part of the long-standing Operation Ostium, underscores Brazil’s intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking along its borders. The plane, lacking identification, crossed into Brazilian territory […]