What Happened
US Shifts Military Focus to Western Hemisphere Amid Drug Cartel Crackdown
The Pentagon has announced plans to redeploy some US troops from Europe to the Western Hemisphere, as part of an effort to combat drug cartels in Latin America. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the US is expanding its presence and partnerships in Central and South America, and that some forces and assets may be relocated to the region. The move is part of a broader effort to implement the US national security strategy and defense strategy, which emphasizes the need for Europe to take on more responsibility for its own defense. This development was first reported by The Hill.