Guatemala wants US ‘assistance’ with ‘active military operations’ to combat cartels
Guatemala is seeking U.S. military assistance to conduct operations against drug cartels within its borders. The Guatemalan government expressed its desire to lead these operations, although no formal agreement currently exists for foreign military presence. This initiative aligns with the Trump administration's broader strategy to combat drug trafficking in Central and South America.
- ▪Guatemala aims to partner with the U.S. military to combat drug cartels.
- ▪The Guatemalan government stated it desires to lead military operations with U.S. assistance.
- ▪No agreement currently authorizes foreign military operations on Guatemalan territory.
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Guatemala is looking to partner with the U.S. military to carry out operations targeting cartels in the country. “The Government of Guatemala desires to lead, with U.S. assistance, active military operations to combat U.S.-designated terrorist organizations (DTOs) within Guatemala,” the Guatemalan government said in a statement on Thursday. “There is no agreement that authorizes foreign military operations by any country on national territory.” Recommended Stories Commercial tracking data being used by adversaries to target US troops: CENTCOM Iran supports Oman after Trump threat to ‘blow ’em up’ Iran launches ballistic missile at US military base after self-defense strikes The government’s announcement came after the New York Times reported on Thursday that the two sides made an…
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