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U.S. Expands Military Presence in El Salvador Amid Tensions

11/7/2025

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The United States expanded its military presence in El Salvador, deploying three aircraft, including an AC-130J Ghostrider, with about 10,000 troops and drones and Navy warships.
The deployment marks a shift, likely the first time U.S. planes could strike from a foreign country.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has drawn scrutiny, with experts questioning the legality of the strikes.
The activity coincides with rising regional tensions, notably around Venezuela.

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The United States expanded its military presence in El Salvador, deploying three aircraft, including an AC-130J Ghostrider, with about 10,000 troops and drones and Navy warships.
The deployment marks a shift, likely the first time U.S. planes could strike from a foreign country.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has drawn scrutiny, with experts questioning the legality of the strikes.
The activity coincides with rising regional tensions, notably around Venezuela.