US Redirects Military Aid To Latin America

NDTV · politics

The Trump administration is redirecting $52 million in US military aid from Europe and the Middle East to countries in Latin America. The State Department notified Congress of the reprogrammed funds, which will go to Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. This move aligns with the administration's prioritization of the Western Hemisphere, focusing on combating drug trafficking and illegal immigration. The funds will also help secure the Panama Canal and prevent adversaries from.