The Trump administration is reportedly campaigning against traffickers, while the U.S. military is targeting these groups in Latin America.
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The latest in this situation
- Argentina and Colombia designated terrorist groups, following a regional campaign led by Washington.
- Pete Hegseth and the Army are involved in discussing execution livestreaming and conducting air strikes on drug boats in Latin America.
- The US administration has designated Collective as a terrorist organization.
- The Trump administration has designated regional groups in Latin America as foreign terrorist organizations, outlining a new policy for U.S. involvement in the region.
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The Trump administration is reportedly campaigning against traffickers, while the U.S. military is targeting these groups in Latin America.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pete Hegseth and the Army are involved in discussing execution livestreaming and conducting air strikes on drug boats in Latin America.Sub-event
- The Trump administration has designated regional groups in Latin America as foreign terrorist organizations, outlining a new policy for U.S. involvement in the region.Sub-event
Defense Secretary under Trump administration targets alleged traffickers in Latin America.1 source
Trump administration targets traffickers in Latin America.1 source
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The entities involved
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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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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense