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Pentagon, under Hegseth, expands war against drug cartels in South America

2026

The Pentagon is expanding the U.S. military’s multifront war against drug cartels in South America. For more than a year, the U.S. military has been blowing up alleged drug boats on both sides of the continent. Forces have also begun interdicting refueling vessels off the coast of Ecuador before...

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United States

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38.90° N, 77.04° W

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2026 · United States

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The Hill·Oct 07, 2026

Pentagon, under Hegseth, expands war against drug cartels in South America

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