# U.S. Southern Command

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-07**: Official Confirmation — Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Donovan confirm the success of the operations via official channels.
- **2026-03-06**: Kinetic Strikes — U.S. and Ecuadorian forces execute lethal strikes on narco-terrorist supply complexes.
- **2026-03-04**: SOUTHCOM Coordination — SOUTHCOM confirms U.S. forces are working alongside the Ecuadorian military for 'decisive action.'
- **2026-03-02**: New Phase Announced — President Noboa announces a new phase in the battle against drug trafficking and illegal mining.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### US Kinetic Strike Kills Cartel Leader with $5M Bounty on His Head
2026-06-13 13:51:05 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A U.S. Southern Command precision strike has killed Niño Guerrero, the leader of Tren de Aragua, in a compound in Venezuela. The 43-year-old cartel boss, who had a $5 million federal reward, was targeted in coordination with the post-Maduro Venezuelan government, signaling a new era of defense cooperation.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-precision-strike-kills-tren-de-aragua-leader-guerrero-venezuela

### US and Ecuador Launch Lethal Kinetic Strikes on Narco-Terrorist Networks
2026-03-07 02:07:46 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. military has initiated lethal kinetic operations against designated narco-terrorist organizations in Ecuador, marking a significant escalation in regional security policy. Directed by Secretary Pete Hegseth and SOUTHCOM, the strikes targeted supply complexes and logistics hubs at the formal request of the Ecuadorian government.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-ecuador-military-strikes-narco-terrorism

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