What Happened
Colombia Joins Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition Amid Regional Security Shifts
The US has welcomed Colombia into a military-led counter-narcotics coalition of Western Hemisphere nations, following the inauguration of its conservative president. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Colombia’s inclusion in the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition, which aims to counter narco-traffickers and foreign influence. Colombia has also authorized joint military operations to destroy terrorists and terror networks. The move is part of a broader regional security shift, with the US seeking to strengthen its alliances in the face of rising security threats. This development was first reported by Reuters.