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U.S. Resumes Jungle Warfare Training in Panama for First Time Since 1989 Invasion
U.S. troops have begun jungle warfare training with Panamanian forces near Colón for the first time in roughly 25 years. The exercises come as the Trump administration deepens military ties across Latin America with new agreements in El Salvador and Paraguay, drone strikes in the Caribbean and expanded coordination with Ecuador.
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U.S. has restarted jungle warfare training in Panama, the first such program in roughly 25 years. U.S. troops practice survival techniques, patrol operations, casualty evacuations, and combat drills alongside Panamanian forces.
The environment features thick jungle, venomous snakes and relentless insects. Soldiers often depend on machetes to move through the dense terrain. U.S. ” Inside the camp, the two forces sleep in the same barracks, eat together and train side by side.
The renewed training reflects a broader return of American military activity in Latin America. U.S. has reached new agreements with El Salvador and Paraguay, carried out drone strikes in the Caribbean and expanded security coordination involving Ecuador.
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U.S. Sentiment remains visible. ” ZeroHedge reported the developments on 2026-05-14, citing a Bloomberg feature published on 2026-05-08.
