Pentagon sends hundreds of Army troops to Latin America for training as drug-trafficking campaign expands

The Pentagon is expanding its military operations to combat drug traffickers by deploying hundreds of Army troops to Latin America. Specifically, personnel from the 10th Mountain Division are deploying to Panama to undergo specialized jungle training. This strategic move is part of a broader campaign to enhance capabilities in the region as the Pentagon scales up its efforts to disrupt drug-trafficking networks through increased military presence and targeted training exercises in challenging environments.