Donovan led Joint Task Force Southern Spear as the US responded to cartels in Latin America and the Caribbean, involving military strikes and Coast Guard activation.
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The latest in this situation
- US Southern Command troops are deploying to Panama and training in Honduras and Colombia.
- Trump launched a boat strike campaign in the Caribbean.
- Donovan addressed U.S. aid efforts to Panama as military assistance was delivered.
- Loffredo speaks on joint investigations in Ecuador as Trump pushes for a coalition involving the country.
- Ben Saul called Pacific strikes unlawful as drug war unfolds in Pacific waters near Ecuador.
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Donovan led Joint Task Force Southern Spear as the US responded to cartels in Latin America and the Caribbean, involving military strikes and Coast Guard activation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- US-backed anti-narcotics operations and coalition formation are underway in Latin America and the Caribbean.Sub-event
- U.S. Southern Command commander Francis L. Donovan leads a coalition targeting threats across Latin America.Sub-event
- Donald Trump ordered boat strikes in the Caribbean region on July 31, 2026.Sub-event
- Operation Southern Spear is underway in the Caribbean Sea, prompting a reassessment of U.S. policy regarding Latin America and the legality of the operation.Sub-event
US operational response to cartels in Latin America and the Caribbean.1 source
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The entities involved
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Francis L. Donovan
American Marine Corps general
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Latin America
region of the Americas where Romance languages are primarily spoken
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Caribbean
region to the center-east of America composed of many islands / coastal regions surrounding the Caribbean Sea