Guatemala requests US military cooperation against drug trafficking
Guatemala has requested US military assistance, including equipment and training, to bolster its efforts against drug trafficking. President Bernardo Arévalo clarified that the cooperation will not involve US military operations on Guatemalan soil.
Why it matters
The request underscores the continued reliance on US security partnerships to combat regional drug cartels and organized crime in Central America.
Central American country says its president spoke with Pete Hegseth to confirm terms of cooperation Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Guatemala has requested US military cooperation spanning access to equipment, training and experts to assist Guatemalan operations against drug trafficking, the country’s president, Bernardo Arévalo, said on Thursday. The joint plans stopped short of US military operations on Guatemalan soil and fall within existing bilateral agreements, the government noted. Continue reading...
The reporting is objective, focusing on the stated terms of the agreement and the official request from the Guatemalan government.
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