Colombia Joins U.S. in Anti-Narco War | Roanoke News

Colombia’s new president has boldly requested U.S. military aid to combat “narco-terrorism,” marking the country’s entry into the “Shield of the Americas” alliance — a move that excludes Colombia’s prior leadership and signals a major shift in regional security strategy. With U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backing the operation under international law, the partnership also comes with a veiled push to distance Latin American nations from the International Criminal Court, as Washington seeks to weaken global judicial oversight amid political tensions. While details remain vague, Colombia’s commitment is unmistakable: they’re ready to fight cartels and terror networks alongside America. 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/8ea4eff69a39b4fc