US and Allies Take Joint Steps Against Drug Trafficking
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that they will stop drug trafficking by cooperating with regional allies, but that military operations will continue if necessary.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that they have shifted strategy in the fight against drug trafficking in Latin American waters and aim to conduct joint operations with allied nations.
Regional Cooperation and New Strategy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Trump administration is focusing on working jointly with allied countries in the fight against drug trafficking in Latin America.
In this context, it is aimed to establish joint operation agreements in compliance with their own laws with regional allies such as Colombia and Ecuador.
Recent Military Operation in the Caribbean
The Southern Command announced that three people lost their lives in a recent boat strike carried out in the Caribbean Sea.
With this latest incident, the number of people who lost their lives in boat strikes organized by the US military has reached at least 230.
Military Intervention When Necessary
While emphasizing regional cooperation, Secretary Rubio clearly stated that military forces will continue to destroy boats when deemed necessary.
It was stated that the practice is carried out on an operation-by-operation basis depending on the threat element and the location of the boat.