In Colombia, a new government is seeking help from the US. The country wants to work together to fight drug-related violence. This collaboration would involve military operations.

Details about the request are emerging from a meeting in Panama. Colombia is also joining a regional initiative to combat drug cartels. This initiative has been gaining members since a summit earlier this year.

For more information about Colombia's request and the initiative, readers can refer to the original report from KSAT 12. Further details are available from this source.