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Gen. Donovan Advocates Expanded U.S. Role in Latin America

1/16/2026

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Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan, nominated to lead the U.S. Southern Command, testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
He described an expanded U.S. presence in Latin America after Maduro's capture.
Lawmakers, including Democrats such as Elissa Slotkin, questioned the administration's military operations and the legality of drug-boat strikes.
Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, nominated to lead the NSA, said he would comply with constitutional laws.

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Story summary

Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan, nominated to lead the U.S. Southern Command, testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.
He described an expanded U.S. presence in Latin America after Maduro's capture.
Lawmakers, including Democrats such as Elissa Slotkin, questioned the administration's military operations and the legality of drug-boat strikes.
Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, nominated to lead the NSA, said he would comply with constitutional laws.