NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Trump administration seeks to expand military operations from sea to land across Latin America
The Trump administration is pushing for agreements to deploy U.S. soldiers on the ground in allied Latin American countries, expanding a campaign that has already resulted in hundreds of deaths at sea. This shift follows a year of U.S. military strikes against vessels accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific.
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The proposed expansion would place U.S. military personnel on the ground in Latin American nations, marking a significant change from the current maritime-only strategy.
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Who's Mentioned
personAdam Isacson“Analyst at Washington Office on Latin America.”locationAmérica Latina“The region where the military campaign is occurring and expanding.”organizationELN“Colombian guerrilla group identified as a potential target for U.S. military act”organizationEstados Unidos“The country conducting the military campaign.”personJeremy McDermott“Codirector of InSight Crime.”organizationTrump administration“The executive branch seeking to expand military operations.”personBernardo Arévalo“Denied reaching an agreement for joint anti-drug operations.”personAbelardo de la Espriella“Requested increased U.S. military participation in Colombia.”personWilliam LeoGrande“Specialist at American University on Latin American relations.”personClaudia Sheinbaum“Resisting pressure for U.S. military involvement in Mexico.”personMichael Shifter“Analyst at Inter-American Dialogue regarding U.S. regional influence.”personPete Hegseth“Announced the expansion of joint military operations during a visit to Panama.”personDonald Trump“Directing the expansion of military operations in Latin America.”