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Rubio Designates Los Tiguerones Terrorists, Requests $45 Million

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 3:57 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Secretary of State Alejandro Rubio designated Los Tiguerones a terrorist group and requested $45 million.
Colombian President confirmed Colombia joined Shield of the Americas coalition and will host its center.
Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori announced Peru entered Shield of the Americas for intelligence.
Rubio said a base in Colombia could proceed only after Bogotá issues an invitation.
Critics allege U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels killed 227 people and violated law.

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U.S. Secretary of State Alejandro Rubio designated Los Tiguerones a terrorist group and requested $45 million.
Colombian President confirmed Colombia joined Shield of the Americas coalition and will host its center.
Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori announced Peru entered Shield of the Americas for intelligence.
Rubio said a base in Colombia could proceed only after Bogotá issues an invitation.
Critics allege U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels killed 227 people and violated law.