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U.S. plans military operations against drug traffickers in Latin America
The United States plans to conduct ground military operations against drug traffickers in Latin America, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
On Wednesday, the 12th, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the country plans to conduct "ground" military operations in Latin America as part of a strategy to combat drug trafficking. Hegseth emphasized that these operations will occur in collaboration with allies in the region.
The announcement follows a series of attacks against suspected drug trafficking vessels in international waters, an approach that the U.S. intends to expand to land operations. The Secretary stated that the operations could take place in any location where drug trafficking networks operate.
Hegseth did not provide specific details about which countries or regions might be targeted by these operations, nor the timeline for their implementation, but he emphasized the importance of a robust response to drug trafficking.
U.S. authorities have been exploring various ways to intensify the fight against drug trafficking, reflecting growing concerns about the effects of drug trafficking on security and stability in Latin America.