US Military Deploys Drones to South America Ahead of Anticipated Counternarcotics Operations

The US military is sending MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to the US command responsible for South America ahead of anticipated counternarcotics operations, six sources familiar with the planning told CNN. This move is part of a broader wave of military deployments to the region. The deployment aims to bolster the region's capacity to tackle smuggling and trafficking operations. The operation is expected to take place in the coming months.