CARTAGENA, Colombia (Aug. 23, 2023) -- Multinational senior leader participants of the South American Defense Conference 2023 (SOUTHDEC 23), pose for a group photo. U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of SOUTHCOM, joined defense leaders from 10 nations to discuss security challenges and regional cooperation during SOUTHDEC 23, hosted by Colombia Aug. 23-24, 2023. (Photo Erica Bechard, U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs)