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Politics · Latin AmericaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru between September 8 and 10. He will meet with the presidents of each country to discuss cooperation on fighting narcoterrorism, strengthening trade, and supporting Colombia's earthquake recovery.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaU.S. task force sinks Los Choneros refueling vessel, Gen. Francis L. Donovan says
U.S. Southern Command reported that a joint U.S., Ecuador operation on 2 September 2026 boarded, cleared and sank a vessel serving as a floating refueling station for the Los Choneros gang. Marines from the USS San Antonio transferred detainees to Ecuadorian authorities after the vessel was destroyed.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaColombia requests US military collaboration against 'narco-terrorism' under de la Espriella
Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested US collaboration in joint military operations to combat 'narco-terrorism', US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said. The announcement included Colombia’s membership in the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative, while Hegseth urged Latin American countries to reject the International Criminal Court.
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