# U.S. Southern Command

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-07**: Strategic Success Declared — Gen. Francis L. Donovan and Sean Parnell confirm the success of the joint operation in disrupting logistics networks.
- **2026-03-06**: Lethal Strikes Executed — Secretary Pete Hegseth authorizes lethal kinetic operations; U.S. forces bomb a narco-terrorist supply complex.
- **2026-03-04**: SOUTHCOM Confirmation — 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 with U.S. support.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US Shifts to Lethal Kinetic Operations Against Narco-Terrorists in Ecuador
2026-03-07 02:07:12 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. military, under the direction of Secretary Pete Hegseth, has launched lethal strikes against narco-terrorist supply complexes in Ecuador. This joint operation with Ecuadorian forces marks a significant escalation in regional security policy, transitioning from intelligence support to direct military intervention.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-military-lethal-strikes-ecuador-narco-terrorism

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