- US interventions are increasingly targeting Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
- U.S. military assets are being shifted from Africa to Latin America, while forces conduct counterdrug operations in the Caribbean.
U.S. Military Deploys Drones and Forces to Combat Illicit Networks in Ecuador and Colombia
What happened
The U.S. military moved MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador. American Special Forces are partnering with and training law enforcement to combat illicit drug networks. The U.S. Southern Command Commander stated the effort aims to dismantle illicit networks, attack logistics, and bolster partner sovereignty.
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Why it matters
The deployment targets illicit drug networks, which the U.S. has categorized as foreign terror organizations. This military intervention is designed to dismantle these networks and attack their logistics.
U.S. military assets are being shifted from Africa to Latin America, while forces conduct counterdrug operations in the Caribbean.
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Who's involved
- EcuadorSovereign state receiving U.S. military assets and partnering in counter-illicit network efforts.
- ColombiaSovereign state receiving U.S. military assets and partnering in counter-illicit network efforts.
- Government of EcuadorExecutive body of Ecuador partnering with U.S. forces to combat illicit drug networks.
- PENTAGONThe organization directing the operational deployment of U.S. military assets.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- PENTAGONSpeculative
PENTAGON might incur increased operational costs related to the deployment of military assets.