Scrutiny Mounts as Military Expands U.S. Footprint in Latin America Without Clear Plan

The recent confirmation hearings for Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan, poised to lead U.S. Southern Command (SouthCom), have spotlighted a troubling pattern: Washington’s expanding military footprint in Latin America proceeding without a clear plan or transparent oversight.Donovan acknowledged before the Senate Armed Services Committee that while he is ready to oversee an enhanced U.S. presence—accelerated notably under the Trump administration's aggressive campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro—he frankly does not know how long this focus will last or what the long-term objectives truly are.Is Washington’s Growing Military Role in Our Hemisphere Accountable?This admission raises pressing concerns for American taxpayers and advocates...