Colombian President 'El Tigre' requests US military deployment against drug cartels
Newly inaugurated Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre,' who took office on August 7, 2026, has formally requested that President Trump deploy US military forces to Colombia to combat drug cartels. Multiple sources report the request, with some commentators expressing reservations about direct US troop deployment.
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@DefiantLs
Newly inaugurated right-wing Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, or "El Tigre," asks President Trump for assistance and deployment of the US military to collaborate against drug cartels in Colombia https://t.co/N0Gk5g4btU 'El Tigre' took office on August 7, succeeding
@ducavendish
O novo presidente de direita da Colômbia, “El Tigre”, acabou de pedir ao presidente Trump para enviar as FORÇAS ARMADAS dos EUA contra os cartéis de drogas, dentro da Colômbia. “Acabe com eles como baratas. Como ratos.” https://t.co/axy1o5uWfm
@WeTheBrandon
I'm all for Colombia taking on their drug cartels. And if they need assistance from us in terms of arms, intelligence, and training, fine. But US forces deployed to fight there would not help. They'd get in the way. We can back them up, but Colombia's capable troops must be used.