Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
MIAMI (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday urged Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels, warning that the Trump administration would be forced to act by itself if governments fail to effectively combat criminal organizations that directly threaten the United States and border security. “America is prepared to take on these threats and go on the offense alone if necessary,” Hegseth said in a speech at U. S. Southern Command in Miami a...
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