Pentagon Launches New Task Force to Intensify War on Drugs in Latin America

The Pentagon has created a new Task force to enhance the war on drugs in Latin America, aiming to combat the illegal drug trade and protect U.S. borders.

• Task force led by the II Marine Expeditionary Force will oversee intensified operations against drug cartels, as stated by United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
• The initiative aims to tackle the illegal drug trade that poses significant threats to U.S. safety by disrupting drug trafficking routes to American shores.
• This move by The Pentagon signals a renewed commitment to the war on drugs, echoing strategies reminiscent of previous administrations, including that of Donald Trump.