US Southern Command Begins Joint Military Exercises in Colombia
Published 30 August 2018
The joint military exercises known as Unitas will take place in Colombia raising concern in neighboring Venezuela.
In Colombia, 13 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Canada, and England will participate this Thursday in the 58th edition of the United States Southern Command-sponsored joint military exercises known as "Unitas."
The exercises first took place in Venezuela, in 1960, in the context of the Cold War and U.S. anti-communism. This year, it will take place in Cartagena, between August 30 and September 11.
Although the event presents itself as promoting “hemispheric solidarity,” some countries are concerned about the increasing U.S. presence in Latin America.
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