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U.S. Southern Command announces new operations against Latin American drug-trafficking networks

U.S. Southern Command announced new operations targeting drug-trafficking networks in Latin America. The headline does not provide further details about the operations or affected countries.

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Expanded U.S. operations could increase regional security tensions and affect cross-border law-enforcement and military activity.

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  1. Curaçao Chronicle | U.S. Southern Command Announces New Operations Against Drug-Trafficking Networks in Latin America ↗curacaochronicle.com · Recorded source date: Aug 19, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

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