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Trump Orders Troop Buildup in Puerto Rico Amid Protests

1/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump directs the U.S. military to reopen Puerto Rico bases as part of a Latin America strategy after Nicolás Maduro's capture.
Thousands of U.S. troops have been deployed for exercises in Puerto Rico.
Local reactions are mixed, with concerns about environmental impacts and militarization.
Officials and business leaders support the presence for economic and safety reasons.
Protests against the buildup continue, reflecting unease about Puerto Rico's future.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump directs the U.S. military to reopen Puerto Rico bases as part of a Latin America strategy after Nicolás Maduro's capture.
Thousands of U.S. troops have been deployed for exercises in Puerto Rico.
Local reactions are mixed, with concerns about environmental impacts and militarization.
Officials and business leaders support the presence for economic and safety reasons.
Protests against the buildup continue, reflecting unease about Puerto Rico's future.