Event Brief
U.S. launches Western Hemisphere anti-crime task force
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 2:12 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Southern Command announced creation of the Western Hemisphere Joint Task Force with 18 partner countries.
WHO: U.S. Southern Command
WHAT: Announced creation of the Western Hemisphere Joint Task Force with 18 countries across the Americas to fight crime
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 1:56 PM ET
WHERE: Americas
WHY: To partner with 18 countries across the Americas on anti-crime efforts
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