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Guatemala requests US military cooperation against drug trafficking

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Guatemala has formally requested US military cooperation to bolster its efforts against drug trafficking. The country's president confirmed that the request, which includes access to equipment, training, and experts, was discussed with Pete Hegseth. The planned joint operations will remain within existing bilateral agreements and will not involve US military action on Guatemalan soil.

Central American country says its president spoke with Pete Hegseth to confirm terms of cooperation

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.

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