U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Colombia’s newly inaugurated government has asked for U.S. collaboration to combat drug trafficking. Hegseth said the request comes from President Abelardo de la Espriella and involves joint military efforts inside Colombia aimed at addressing what he described as “narco-terrorism.”
The outlets report that the proposal centers on cooperation between U.S. and Colombian forces. Both accounts frame the announcement as part of a shift in cooperation following Colombia’s change in leadership, with the U.S. role described as support for anti-drug operations. The reports do not provide details on the scope, terms, or timeline of any planned operations, including whether the collaboration would involve advisers, training, intelligence-sharing, or direct operational participation.
