Colombia Joins U.S. in Anti-Narco War | Dover 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 terrorist networks. This marks Colombia’s entry into the “Shield of the Americas” alliance, a major regional security initiative. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking in Panama, confirmed the legality of these operations under international law while simultaneously urging Latin American nations to distance themselves from the International Criminal Court — a move seen as part of a broader U.S. strategy to challenge the ICC’s influence amid recent global controversies. The collaboration signals a pivotal shift in Colombia’s security posture and deepens U.S.-Colombia cooperation on critical threats. 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/65cd7b4945af14b6