Trump extends his military tentacles in Latin America
Defense Secretary Hegseth says he does not rule out a military option in Cuba and proposes operations on Colombian soil. Trump’s strategy to control the region is meeting with resistance from Mexico and submission from Central America
The administration of former President Donald Trump has extended its military influence in Latin America, aiming to control the region. This is evident through various forms of collaboration, including puppet regimes such as Venezuela's government led by Delcy Rodríguez, and closer political alliances like Argentina's leadership by Javier Milei.
Additionally, there are military operations to enforce U.S. interests. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently announced that Colombia's new administration, following just one week of rule under Abelardo de la Espriella, has given its approval for U.S. troops to operate within Colombian territory. Moreover, Hegseth has not ruled out the possibility of military intervention in Cuba.
Analyst Guadalupe González from El Colegio de México deems this situation as a "breaking point," stating that the central goal of the U.S. strategy is to regain its preeminence in the Western Hemisphere as the top priority, even ahead of other potential conflict zones like the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Secretary Hegseth stated that "ALL OPTIONS ARE ON THE TABLE," including military actions, in regards to Cuba and urged the island nation to take notice of Trump's determination to assert American strategic interests.
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