U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) on Saturday announced the latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat traveling through the Caribbean, killing four. Southcom stated on the social platform X that under its direction, the Joint Force Western Hemisphere "executed a lethal, kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean." "Confirmed [...]
The U.S. Southern Command is sending troops to help curtail drug-trafficking efforts in Ecuador, where illicit drugs are moved through that country's ports each year. NewsNation's Ali Bradley reports for "NewsNation Live" on how the military is providing support as part of a collective effort against organized crime across the region. #cartels #military #Ecuador Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
"Together, we are taking decisive action to confront narco-terrorists who have long inflicted terror, violence, and corruption on citizens throughout the hemisphere."