NewzU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that the recently inaugurated government of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested U.S. collaboration in anti-drug efforts. Speaking at an event for the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition in Panama, Hegseth stated that the Colombian administration asked for joint military operations to combat what was described as "narco-terrorism" and to destroy terrorist networks.
The development marks a notable diplomatic and security exchange between Washington and Bogotá under Colombia's new leadership. The request focuses specifically on bilateral military cooperation aimed at dismantling cartel infrastructure and curbing the influence of trafficking groups operating within Colombia.
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