U.S. SOUTHCOM Deploying 4,000 Troops To Latin American Waters As Counter-Narco-Terror Operations Loom – altnews.org
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It was a measure that was wanted by US President Donald Trump during his election campaign. With the deployment of 4,000 Marines, he intends to target South American cartels, several of which have already been placed by Washington on the list of terrorist organizations in February. The announcement was relayed on August 15, 2025 by several American media.
The objective is to fight drug traffickers: Defense officials
U.S. SOUTHCOM Deploying 4,000 Troops To Latin American Waters As Counter-Narco-Terror Operations Loom - Armed Forces Press
Public Domain The Trump administration is preparing for a large force projection across the Latin American and Caribbean theater. U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) will deploy 4,000 Marines and sailors to counter narco-terrorist cartels. The move aims to enhance hemispheric defense and deter or limit Chinese activity in the region, particularly around critical infrastructure and trade chokepoints. The news of this first comes from CNN, citing unn…
Whether it’s a wall in the desert or barricades in front of the White House, the message is the same: Perceived threats, real or fabricated, are met with soldiers, not talks. By Michelle Ellner Common Dreams, August 15, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump has quietly authorized the Pentagon to conduct military operations against what his administration calls “narco-terrorist” networks in Latin America. On paper, it’s a counternarcotics policy. In …
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The United States has begun deploying 4,000 troops, mostly Marines, to waters in the Caribbean and Latin America under the guise of halting drug trafficking. The operation includes reconnaissance aircraft, destroyers, a nuclear submarine, and a missile-equipped warship, confirming a clear show of force strategy. The first revelation came from CNN, which cited Department of Defense officials. Other media outlets later confirmed that the mission i…
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