Military● ElevatedAug 29 · Aug 29, 2026, 12:20 AM
US Southern Command Chief to forge a front with Colombia to confront drug trafficking
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · South America
The 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.
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