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SOUTHCOM replaces Southern Spear with Western Hemisphere task force targeting criminal networks
United States
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 9:16 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 19, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
U.S. Southern Command is replacing Southern Spear with a Western Hemisphere task force focused on criminal networks. The headlines do not provide further details about the task force's scope or operations.
SO WHAT?
The change could affect U.S. security operations and coordination across the Western Hemisphere.
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