US deploys 300+ troops to Colombia for anti-drug training exercise

Over 300 US soldiers will arrive in Colombia for the Southern Vanguard 2026 exercise at Tolemaida Military Fort, focused on anti-drug trafficking training. This marks a continued US military engagement in Colombia's counter-narcotics efforts, though the scale and timing may signal increased bilateral cooperation. The exercise underscores ongoing security collaboration amid regional drug trade challenges.

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