U.S. Military Conducts Lethal Strike Against Suspected Drug Trafficking Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four 'Narco-Terrorists'
The U.S. military's Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced that Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere conducted a lethal strike against a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean. This operation resulted in the deaths of four individuals described as 'narco-terrorists.' This action is part of Washington's ongoing campaign against cartel networks. Separately, General Francis L. Donovan, head of SOUTHCOM, visited Bogota to meet with Colombia's new military leaders to discuss joint efforts to combat narco-terrorists and strengthen the U.S.-Colombia security partnership. Colombia's new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, an ally of President Trump, took office on August 7 with promises to crack down on cocaine-smuggling guerrilla factions with U.S. support. Colombia has since authorized joint military operations with the United States against drug traffickers, and Washington plans to allocate $1 billion toward Colombia's security. The U.S. administration has informed Congress that it is engag... 
