April 25, 2026

SOUTHCOM's JTF Southern Spear continues to choke off illicit financing with string of successful maritime interdictions

Six months since its inception at the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Spear has significantly disrupted illicit maritime activity within the Western Hemisphere, dealing a critical blow to narco-terrorist networks and other illicit or sanctioned activities.

March 6, 2026

SOUTHCOM Commander Stresses Importance of Partnership to Combat Cartels

Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during the first-ever Americas Counter Cartel Conference March 5 at SOUTHCOM headquarters in Doral, Florida, March 5, to engage with top defense and security leaders from the Western Hemisphere.