Caribbean Sea, International Waters. 17 November, 2025. The U.S Navy Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS St. Louis, left, in formation with the Mexican Navy Oaxaca-class patrol ship ARM Tabasco, right, during a passing exercise, November 17, 2025 in the Caribbean Sea. Credit: MCSN Matthew Tener/U.S. Navy Photo/Alamy Live News

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