Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine visited Puerto Rico to support military operations against drug cartels, coinciding with ongoing Marine training on the island. While locals protested against increased military presence, citing historical concerns, Puerto Rico’s Governor Jenniffer González emphasized its strategic importance in combating drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

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