After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
Summary
The U.S. military has killed hundreds of people by bombing boats suspected of carrying drugs off Latin America’s coasts. Now, the Trump administration plans to expand the campaign by working with allied countries like Colombia and Ecuador to conduct joint military operations on land against criminal groups.Key Facts
- The U.S. military started bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts about a year ago.
- Hundreds have died in these boat strikes, which targeted drug trafficking.
- The Trump administration aims to extend this fight to land operations with partner nations.
- Colombia, Ecuador, and Honduras have agreed to joint military actions on their soil; Guatemala denies agreeing.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this plan during a military exercise in Panama.
- The U.S. labels 20 Latin American criminal groups as “foreign terrorist organizations.”
- Some experts warn this expansion could cause civilian deaths and increase anti-U.S. feelings.
- This approach represents a more forceful U.S. military role in Latin America than in previous years.
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