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Military6h agoHighest US military official visits Colombia to strengthen anti-drug offensiveEl máximo mando militar de EE.UU. visita Colombia para coordinar acciones contra el narcotráfico y minería ilegal, reforzando la alianza antidrogas.La cooperación incluye el uso de drones y el intercambio de inteligencia, en un contexto de creciente violencia y estrecha relación bilateral.Clarín
Military4d agoUS, Colombian troops kick off exercise amid the Pentagon’s Western Hemisphere pivotHundreds of American and Colombian troops kicked off a sprawling military exercise in Colombia this week as the U.S. military sharpens its focus on the Western Hemisphere.Military Times
Military4d agoUS, Colombian troops kick off exercise amid the Pentagon’s Western Hemisphere pivotHundreds of American and Colombian troops kicked off a sprawling military exercise in Colombia this week as the U.S. military sharpens its focus on the Western Hemisphere.Defense News
Military6d agoU.S., Colombia Launch Joint Exercise to Strengthen Readiness, Regional SecurityThe U.S. and Colombian armies officially launched Exercise Southern Vanguard 2027 during a ceremony in Tolemaida, Colombia, bringing together approximately 800 military personnel to strengthen interoperability, readiness and bilateral security cooperation.DoD News
MilitaryOct 30Reaper drones and Gringo troops enter operation in ColombiaHoy harán un simulacro de evacuación aeromédica entre Tolemaida y Bogotá, como parte de la estrategia de Washington para reforzar su presencia en la región. The post Drones Reaper y tropas gringas entran en operación en Colombia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
MilitaryOct 28Colombian Senate President asks government to explain presence of US military personnelThe Colombian Congress, led by its president, is asking the government to clarify the presence of foreign troops in joint maneuvers. The goal is to define whether Senate approval is required. The military activities, part of the collaboration with the US, focus on strengthening joint capabilities.Clarín
MilitaryOct 26USA sends 350 soldiers to Colombia for joint military exercisesAround 350 US troops will join 400 Colombians in joint exercises starting November 2, as part of rotating maneuvers. The event, SV27, organized by the Southern Command, will include cyber defense and ground security practices, strengthening Bogotá-Washington ties.Clarín
MilitaryOct 26Over 300 US soldiers will arrive in Colombia for anti-narcotics trainingA contingent of US soldiers will arrive in Colombia to conduct joint exercises against drug trafficking, strengthening bilateral cooperation. The maneuvers, which include confrontations with explosive drones and illegal mining, will take place in Tolemaida, under the Shield initiative.Clarín
MilitaryOct 26Colombia will receive more than 300 US soldiers for anti-drug trafficking exercisesMore than 300 US soldiers arrive in Colombia for joint exercises against drug trafficking and illegal mining in Tolemaida. The training seeks to improve military cooperation and evaluate the joint operational capacity between both armies.Clarín
MilitaryOct 6Mexican and Colombian cartel mercenaries filmed fighting in UkraineMembers of Mexican and Colombian cartels are reportedly joining Ukraine’s International Legion to learn drone warfare.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 2Colombia has already made the first payment to Saab for Gripen aircraftSegún Bloomberg, ya se pagaron unos $100 mil millones. El acuerdo que firmó el gobierno pasado incluye penalización por incumplimiento. The post Colombia ya hizo el primer pago a Saab por los aviones Gripen appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
MilitarySep 16US increases military funding for Colombia and three countries in the regionEl Departamento de Estado anunció US$52 millones en financiación militar extranjera. El monto prácticamente duplicaría los recursos en esos países. The post EE.UU. aumenta financiación militar para Colombia y tres países de la región appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
MilitaryAug 29US Southern Command Chief to forge a front with Colombia to confront drug traffickingThe head of the US Southern Command concluded his visit to Colombia, highlighting cooperation to combat drug trafficking and strengthen security. The meeting seeks to strengthen the relationship with Washington and the Coalition of the Americas against Cartels, after previous estrangement.Clarín
MilitaryAug 28Colombia, US, and Ecuador analyze creating a binational baseSe reunieron ayer representantes de Colombia, Ecuador y Estados Unidos para discutir estrategias para fortalecer la seguridad en la frontera. The post Colombia, EE.UU. y Ecuador analizan crear una base binacional appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
MilitaryAug 27Colombia and Ecuador explore binational border base during visit of head of US Southern CommandColombia and Ecuador plan a joint base on the border to combat transnational crimes, with support from the U.S. Southern Command. The new Colombian government is intensifying military actions against illegal groups, closing peace negotiations, and capturing criminal leaders.Clarín
MilitaryAug 27Ecuador's Minister of Defense announced coordinated operations with Colombia and the United States to reinforce security on the countries' borderGian Carlo Loffredo aseguró que esas operaciones buscan controlar a los grupos armados que operan en la zona.El Tiempo
MilitaryAug 20EE. UU. realiza operaciones militares contra grupos armados en el norte de Ecuador, cerca de Colombia, bajo el Escudo de las Américas: esto se sabeLas operaciones se producen en medio de los cuestionamientos de Human Rights Watch a la cooperación entre Washington y Quito por presuntos abusos.El Tiempo
MilitaryAug 13Colombia authorizes joint anti-drug ops with US military, says HegsethColombia's newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella plans to forge a military alliance with the United States and Israel to aid his war on guerrillas. Last September, the US military launched a campaign of airstrikes targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean that have killed at least 215 people.Le Monde [en]
MilitaryAug 12Hegseth dice que Colombia autoriza operaciones militares conjuntas para combatir "narcoterroristas"Colombia se une a "Escudo de las Américas" para combatir cárteles, tras solicitud del nuevo gobierno a EE.UU. para colaborar en operaciones militares.En reunión en Panamá, EE.UU. insta a países latinoamericanos a rechazar a la CPI, en medio de ataques a narcotraficantes en la región.Clarín
MilitaryAug 12Colombia autorizó operaciones militares con EE.UU. en el paísLo anunció Pete Hegseth tras reunirse con Jorge Mora en Panamá, en el marco del Escudo de las Américas. The post Colombia autorizó operaciones militares con EE.UU. en el país appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
MilitaryAug 12Estados Unidos anuncia que Colombia autorizó acciones militares conjuntas en "su lucha" contra el narcotráficoDe la Espriella reafirmó en su discurso de investidura su intención de enfrentar "sin tregua al narcoterrorismo y a todas las organizaciones criminales" LeerEl Mundo
MilitaryAug 8US announces US$1bil security package for ColombiaThe US announced a US$1 billion security package for Colombia. This highlights ongoing foreign aid and security cooperation between the two countries.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
MilitaryAug 3Colombia KC - 390 Purchase : Petro Orders Two AirliftersColombia's President Petro has ordered two KC-390 airlifters, signifying a new acquisition for the nation's military capabilities.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
MilitaryJul 21Colombia Military Petro Exit Was Prearranged , Not ProtestA military exit by Colombia's Petro was prearranged rather than a protest, clarifying the nature of the action. This pertains to a specific military or political event in Colombia.riotimesonline.com · Brazil