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United States — United States Southern Command & Pete Hegseth

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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.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, ordered the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group and has been a vocal proponent of the military strikes against drug traffickers, comparing them to the war on terror.
Oct 24, 2025 · 8 articles
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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.
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary Hegseth announced plans to extend operations to land, seeking agreements with Latin American nations. His role is pivotal in expanding the campaign.
Aug 24, 2026 · 13 articles
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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).
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as Defense Secretary, publicly defended the Trump administration's boat strikes, claiming they were 'highly effective' despite evidence to the contrary from public health experts.
May 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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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.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, is pushing for rapid AI integration in the U.S. military and has clashed with Anthropic over safety concerns.
May 18, 2026 · 316 articles
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United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is the area of responsibility where the kinetic strike took place, overseeing military operations in South and Central America and the Caribbean.
Sep 15, 2025 · 6 articles
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United States — United States Southern Command: The United States — United States Southern Command announced the apprehension of the Olina, emphasizing the message against criminals.
Jan 09, 2026 · 11 articles
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