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US to divert $52 million in military aid from Europe and Middle East to Trump-friendly nations in Americas

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The US State Department is redirecting $52 million in military aid from countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative governments in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama. The announcement was made on Tuesday after Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited South America last week to pledge further cooperation against what the administration calls "narcoterrorism." The reallocation is part of President Trump’s strategy to strengthen US presence in the Americas while reducing involvement in Europe, where he criticizes NATO allies for not meeting defense spending targets.

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The US State Department notified Congress on Tuesday that $52 million in military aid previously allocated for countries like Iraq, Tunisia, and NATO members Slovakia and North Macedonia will be redirected to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama. This move aims to support "narcoterrorism" efforts and secure the Panama Canal against adversaries establishing strategic footholds in the Americas. Since returning to office in January 2025, Trump has prioritized Latin America by carrying out strikes on drug-trafficking boats from the region and launching an operation targeting former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The reallocation underscores a shift towards bolstering right-leaning governments in South America while potentially eroding trust with traditional European and Middle Eastern allies.

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The office of the spokesperson for the department said the package aimed to help Washington and Bogotá achieve "our shared goals." Trump has long been complimentary of de la Espriella, calling him a "smart, strong, and tough leader" and promising the "total support and strength of the United States behind him."

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🔮 The US State Department notified Congress on Tuesday that it would divert the funds from Iraq, Tunisia and NATO members Slovakia and North Macedonia to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama.

2026-09-15 · Euronews

US to divert $52 million in military aid from Europe and Middle East to Trump-friendly nations in Americas · assertive framing

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It comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a trip to South America last week, where he met with the conservative leaders of Peru, Colombia and Ecuador to pledge further support and cooperation. asserted

he → come → support

The Trump administration is redirecting $52 million in military aid from countries in Europe and the Middle East to help back US-aligned governments in the Americas. asserted

administration → redirect → Americas

The US State Department notified Congress on Tuesday that it would divert the funds from Iraq, Tunisia and NATO members Slovakia and North Macedonia to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama. asserted

it → notify → Colombia

The US State Department said the funding would go towards combatting "narcoterrorism in our backyard" and helping "continue to secure the Panama Canal," adding that it would "prevent adversaries from establishing strategic footholds in our hemisphere." The impacted countries are still expected to receive some assistance despite the change, although the exact amount is unclear. uncertain

amount → say → change

Trump has increasingly turned his attention to the Americas since his return to the White House in January 2025, carrying out strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats coming from the region and launching an operation to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. asserted

Trump → turn → Maduro

He has also sought to gain access to Venezuela's oil industry - striking a major oil deal with Caracas in August. asserted

He → seek → August

But Trump has also worked to deepen relations with governments he considers aligned to his goals as he looks to build the US' presence in the region. asserted

he → work → region

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a trip to South America last week as part of this push, meeting with the conservative leaders of Peru, Colombia and Ecuador to pledge further support and cooperation. asserted

Rubio → make → support

In Europe, however, Trump has made no secret of his wish to reduce the US' role, repeatedly hitting out at European NATO allies over their defence spending and threatening to withdraw American forces from the continent. asserted

Trump → make → continent

In August, the State Department said it also planned to announce a $1 billion security package for new Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella's right-wing administration. asserted

it → say → administration

Trump → say → him