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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth reports Colombia requested joint military operations against 'narcoterrorism'

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the administration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested U.S. assistance for joint military operations. The proposed operations are intended to target groups identified as 'narcoterrorists' within Colombia.

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Why It Matters

This request signals a potential shift in U.S.-Colombia security cooperation, which could involve the deployment of U.S. military resources or personnel to support counter-narcotics and counter-insurgency efforts in the region.

Key Facts

  • U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the request on Wednesday.
  • The request for joint military operations was made by the administration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella.
  • The stated objective of the proposed joint operations is to combat 'narcoterrorism' in Colombia.

Who's Mentioned

personKaroline Leavitt“White House Press Secretary”locationUnited States“Country providing potential military assistance”locationColombia“Country where operations are proposed”personAbelardo de la Espriella“President of Colombia”personJose Raúl Mulino“President of Panama”other19“Number of members in the Escudo de las Américas coalition”organizationInternational Criminal Court“Global tribunal that the U.S. is urging Latin American countries to abandon”personPete Hegseth“U.S. Secretary of Defense”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”