Colombia authorizes joint anti-drug ops with US military, says Hegseth
- Posted on August 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Colombia's newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella is strengthening security partnerships with the United States and Israel to combat drug trafficking and armed insurgent groups. The collaborative strategy follows recent US military airstrikes in Caribbean waters targeting suspected narcotics operations, which resulted in significant casualties. This partnership represents an escalation in regional counter-narcotics efforts and reflects growing international cooperation against organized crime networks in Latin America.
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