Hegseth warns ICC over US boat strikes as Colombia joins anti-cartel coalition
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the International Criminal Court could investigate US military actions in Latin America, including strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean. He made the remarks in Panama while defending the campaign and urging regional partners to reject the court's jurisdiction. He also said Colombia has joined the Shield of the Americas coalition, bringing the group to 19 members.Hegseth said the Trump administration's effort to target cartels is part of an "all of government" push to disable the international tribunal. He argued there is no legitimate basis for what he called the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Aug 2026 23:30 LONDON
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