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U.S. Military Moves to Land in Latin America | Philadelphia News
The U.S. military is pivoting its Latin America drug war from sea to land, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealing plans for joint operations in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Ecuador — though Guatemala denies any such deal, citing constitutional limits, and Mexico firmly resists U.S. boots on its soil. While the strategy aims to replicate boat-bombing success against “designated terrorist” cartels, critics warn of civilian harm, political backlash, and unintended consequences: strikes may just push criminals deeper into communities, undermining long-term security without solving…
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