Senate approves Donovan as US Southern Command head
Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan assumes the post as the Trump administration seeks to reassert U.S. military dominance in the Western Hemisphere.
By Tanya Noury
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General tapped to lead SOUTHCOM grilled over forces in Latin America
Renewed interest in Latin America is likely to bring changes to U.S. Southern Command, Donovan acknowledged.
By David Klepper, The Associated Press
US admiral overseeing military operations in Latin America retires
Adm. Alvin Holsey's retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats.
Congress starts work this week on annual defense authorization bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2025.
Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command
Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.
Why Latin American partners need a better way to share intel than WhatsApp
Better tools could help with a host of regional problems.
By Todd South