Colombia Asks U.S. for Narco-Terror Fight | Lubbock News

Colombia’s new president, “El Tigre,” has formally requested U.S. military aid to combat narco-terrorism, paving the way for joint operations against drug cartels and terror networks. This marks Colombia’s entry into the “Shield of the Americas” alliance — a Latin American security initiative launched this year — despite being excluded from its founding meeting. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking in Panama, confirmed the cooperation is legally sound under international law while also pushing other nations to reject the ICC’s jurisdiction, citing recent arrest warrants against Israeli officials and investigations into U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The move signals a major shift in Colombia’s strategy and deepens U.S.-Colombian military ties amid broader efforts to isolate the ICC and strengthen bilateral security partnerships. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ee33c08cb0d179d