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U.S. Military Moves Inland in Latin America | Trinidad and Tobago News

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The U.S. is escalating its war on drugs in Latin America, shifting from bombing drug boats to launching joint ground operations with Colombia, Honduras, and Ecuador—while Guatemala rejects the move as unconstitutional. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth frames traffickers as terrorists, but critics warn this militarized strategy risks civilian casualties, fuels regional backlash, and undermines sovereignty, potentially forcing cartels deeper into civilian life. 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/73be87fa40bc1c1f

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