The United States and Colombia Strengthen Their Military Partnership Amid the Fight Against Drugs
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In the wake of far-right victories in several Latin American countries, the United States is strengthening its military partnerships in the region, which the Trump administration considers its sphere of influence. On Thursday, August 13, Colombia officially joined the "Shield of the Americas," a regional alliance created by Donald Trump with the stated objective of combating drug trafficking. According to the Pentagon, Bogotá has decided to auth…
A new era in US-Colombia relations
WASHINGTON / COLOMBIA – A Presidential Delegation, led by acting attorney-general Todd Blanche, represented the United States at the August 7 inauguration of president Abelardo de la Espriella. The delegation demonstrates US commitment to reinvigorating the US-Colombia relationship and deepening of our shared security and economic partnership. As a cornerstone of this renewed partnership, the United States, working with Congress, intends to anno…
The United States keeps open the possibility of military intervention in Cuba and, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Colombia authorized joint operations with U.S. troops in its territory. During a statement in Panama, Hegseth stated that “all options, including military ones, are on the table” with respect to Cuba. He also recommended that the island “pay attention” to President Donald Trump’s willingness to “enforce U.S. strategic p…
Colombia confirms joint military operations with US
As part of a growing commitment to its alliance with Trump, the new government of Abelardo de la Espriella has agreed to carry out joint military operations with US forces, which could involve US strikes against targets on Colombian territory. This decision is in violation of the Colombian constitution under which it is up to the Senate to decide on the presence of foreign troops on Colombian territory. On 12 August, defence minister Jorge Mora …
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Colombian government authorized joint military operations to combat narcoterrorism, bringing the South American country together with three other countries in the region that have already given the green light to action by U.S. forces. Hegseth said in a
U.S. Defense Minister Pete Hegseth talked about the possibility of joint attacks on armed groups in Colombia on Wednesday (12th) and welcomed the country in a military-led anti-drug coalition after the conservative president took power last week. Colombia "authorized joint military operations to destroy terrorists and terrorist networks," said Hegseth at a meeting of [...] The post USA is considering joint attacks on Colombian armed groups first…
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