NewzU.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced in Panama that the United States plans to expand its counter-narcotics operations to include ground-based attacks against drug traffickers in Latin America. This strategy marks an extension of existing U.S. efforts, which currently focus on intercepting suspected smuggling vessels in international waters.
The initiative is part of a broader policy framework launched by the administration of President Donald Trump. The move signals a shift toward more direct, terrestrial military involvement in the region's efforts to combat drug trafficking organizations.
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