The Pentagon is deploying additional U.S. troops to Panama for specialized jungle warfare training, marking an escalation in military efforts against drug cartels in Latin America under the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Nearly 200 Army soldiers from Fort Drum in upstate New York are set to take part in the exercise, reflecting a broader shift in the U.S. military’s counter-narcotics strategy in the region. The move underscores growing concerns over cartel influence and the need for troops to adapt to complex, high-risk environments. Details on the scope and duration of the deployment remain under discussion as officials weigh the operational challenges ahead.
The Pentagon is sending more U.S. troops to Panama to participate in jungle warfare training as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expands the U.S. military’s war against drug cartels in Latin America. Nearly 200 Army soldiers from Fort Drum, a U.S. Army military reservation in northern New York state, are being sent to a jungle training...
