Pete Hegseth advocated for aggressive military action against drug cartels while speaking at a conference regarding counter-cartel policy, which involved Panama.
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Pete Hegseth advocated for aggressive military action against drug cartels while speaking at a conference regarding counter-cartel policy, which involved Panama.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pete Hegseth deployed US troops to Panama on October 16, 2026.Sub-event
Hegseth advocates for military action against drug cartels, involving Panama.1 source
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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Panama
sovereign state in Central America
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