United States Southern Command Press Releases

Lethal Kinetic Strikes, April 11, 2026

Press Operations — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:59:18 GMT

On April 11, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted two lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Multinational Exercise CENTAM Guardian 26 Strengthens Regional Security Cooperation

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:36:00 GMT

U.S. Southern Command and the Government of El Salvador will co-host the multinational exercise CENTAM Guardian 26 in various locations across El Salvador, April 16-27, 2026.

Exercise AGILE BEAR 26 Takes Place in Belize

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:39:00 GMT

U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Task Force-Bravo is conducting exercise AGILE BEAR 26 in locations across Belize from April 5-11, 2026.

Lethal Kinetic Strike, March 25, 2026

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:29:28 GMT

On March 25, at the direction of the Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Lethal Kinetic Strike, March 19, 2026

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:23:48 GMT

On March 19, at the direction of the Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar visits SOUTHCOM

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:45:11 GMT

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) March 9 where she met with SOUTHCOM Commander Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan and senior command leaders.

Lethal Kinetic Strike, March 8, 2026

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:23:49 GMT

On March 8, at the direction of the Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visits SOUTHCOM

Press Operations — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:08:18 GMT

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) March 6 and met with SOUTHCOM Commander Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan as well as other command and Department of War leaders.

Ecuadorian and U.S. Military Forces Launch Operations Against Narco-terrorists

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:57:30 GMT

On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador. The operations are a powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism.

Gen. Donovan Visits Ecuador

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:25:00 GMT

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, met with President Daniel Noboa and senior Ecuadorian defense officials on March 2 in Quito, Ecuador, to discuss security cooperation.

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 23, 2026

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:54:01 GMT

On Feb. 23, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 20, 2026

Press Operations — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:41:29 GMT

On Feb. 20, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Readout of SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan’s meeting with Venezuelan interim authorities

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:08:03 GMT

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Chargé d’Affaires to the Venezuela Affairs Unit, Ambassador Laura F. Dogu, and U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of War for Homeland Defense and the Americas Joseph M. Humire met with Venezuelan interim authorities in Caracas February 18, 2026.

Lethal Kinetic Strikes, Feb. 16, 2026

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:38:58 GMT

On Feb. 16, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 13, 2026

Press Operations — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:41:00 GMT

On Feb. 13, at the direction of SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 9, 2026

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:56:40 GMT

On Feb. 9, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 5, 2026

Press Operations — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:42:14 GMT

On Feb. 5, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

U.S. Marine General Donovan Assumes Command of SOUTHCOM

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:23:00 GMT

In a ceremony at the Pentagon on February 5, U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan assumed command of

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Jan. 23, 2026

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:24:12 GMT

On Jan. 23, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 20, 2026

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:22:09 GMT

This morning, U.S. military forces, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, apprehended Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident.