Colombia & United States — United States Southern Command

Colombia: Colombia is identified as the world's largest source of cocaine, with massive annual production that far exceeds the amounts seized by the U.S. Coast Guard, highlighting the scale of the drug problem despite U.S. efforts.

United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command is the military command overseeing the anti-drug trafficking campaign in Latin America, led by Gen. Francis Donovan (general).

Colombia: Colombia reportedly agreed to allow U.S. military operations on its soil, which could affect its sovereignty and regional relations. The agreement may impact its domestic security and foreign investment.

United States — United States Southern Command: Southern Command executes the strikes and reports on them. It is central to the military campaign and faces scrutiny over the legality and effectiveness of the operations.

Colombia: Colombia is a major producer of cocaine, and the Trump administration has imposed sanctions on its President, Gustavo Petro, and his family over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade, escalating tensions.

United States — United States Southern Command: The USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group are deploying to the United States — United States Southern Command region to bolster U.S. capacity to detect, monitor, and disrupt illicit actors and activities.

Colombia: A Colombian rescue team successfully rescued an 11-year-old boy, Moises, from the rubble, demonstrating international cooperation in the relief efforts.

United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command deployed over 900 personnel to Venezuela to support relief operations, including search-and-rescue, airport functionality, and humanitarian aid logistics.

Colombia: Colombia is holding a presidential election where pro-Trump candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has taken the lead, but the ruling party is sowing doubt in the results.

United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command conducted strikes on alleged drug vessels in the eastern Pacific, part of a broader campaign that has resulted in numerous fatalities.