The U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility includes the Caribbean and the waters around Latin America.
November 11, 2025
high
organizational
Defines the geographic remit of U.S. Southern Command.
The U.S. military conducts strikes against vessels it alleges are involved in drug trafficking in Latin America as a tactic to interdict narcotics smuggling.
October 31, 2025
high
process
Describes a reusable operational practice referenced in coverage of regional counter-narcotics operations
Hezbollah has maintained a presence in Latin America for approximately 50 years.
high
temporal
Duration of Hezbollah's presence in the Latin American region as characterized by officials and lawmakers.
Spain is one of the main gateways for cocaine into Europe because of Spain's transport and historical links with cocaine-producing countries in Latin America and its geographic location in southwestern Europe.
high
general
Explains structural reasons why cocaine frequently enters Europe via Spain.