New Warning from US Southern Command After Colombia Joins Shield of the Americas
A little more than a week after Colombia formalized its entry into the Americas Coalition Against Cartels (A3C), within the framework of the Shield of the Americas initiative, and became its 19th member, the U.S. Southern Command published a suggestive video. The piece takes on greater relevance and gives the impression of imminence after Secretary […]
The U.S. Southern Command released a video showcasing various military activities, including men in action, captured individuals, and bombings, both at sea and on land. This video comes shortly after Colombia joined the Americas Coalition Against Cartels (A3C) as its 19th member, marking the 19th nation to commit to the initiative.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth disclosed that Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella had authorized joint operations with U.S. troops in the country. This move aligns with De la Espriella's directives, reaffirming Colombia's dedication to a collaborative regional response against terrorism, drug trafficking, organized crime, and other security threats.
The U.S. Southern Command emphasized their intent to alter the approach against adversaries, stating that "whether by air, land or sea, U.S. forces are taking the fight to the enemy." The video features imagery of a U.S. Navy vessel, helicopter operations, soldiers engaging in combat with some detained individuals, and airstrikes on targets both at sea and on land.
Colombia's decision to join the A3C and collaborate with U.S. forces has been driven by President de la Espriella's authorization for joint military operations against narcoterrorism networks. The Colombian Ministry of Defense highlighted the need for stronger bilateral cooperation between Colombian and U.S. public security forces, with a view to enhancing capabilities, information sharing, coordination, and operational effectiveness.
Defense Minister Jorge Enrique Mora stressed that transnational threats do not respect borders and cannot be combated by a single country. Therefore, Colombia extended its capabilities and expertise to contribute to regional security efforts, particularly in the Pacific and Caribbean regions alongside Shield of the Americas members. The overarching goal is to prevent criminal organizations from usurping the State's authority and ensure the Constitution, law, and legitimate use of force prevail throughout the nation.
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