Dominican Republic Authorizes US Military Operations to Combat Drug Trafficking

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced on Wednesday that he has authorised the US Government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean country to help in its fight against drug trafficking. For a limited time, the US can refuel aircraft and transport equipment and technical personnel at restricted areas , said Abinader, who made the announcement with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at his side. Hegseth was in Santo Domingo on Wednesday to meet with the country’s top leaders, including Abinader and Minister of Defence Lt Gen Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre.It is the first major public agreement that the US has struck with a Caribbean nation as it seeks friendly allies to support its attacks against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the region and beyond.

Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas

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