This page covers publicly reported military deployments in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador and the rest of the continent. It lists foreign forces sent to the region, force movements within it and major exercises, each with its deploying country, status, date and sources.
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Points mark the country or sea area named in public reporting, not exact positions. Many records have no map point.
| Deploying | Host or area | Branch | Forces and personnel | Status | Date | Verified | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States |  Ecuador | 🏳️ Joint or multiple branches | U.S. forces in Ecuador for counternarcotics operations Not disclosed | Confirmed active | Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | The Washington Times (Mar. 4, 2026) |
| United States |  Colombia | 🏳️ Joint or multiple branches | Southern Vanguard 2027 military exercise Not disclosed | Confirmed active | — | — | U.S. Southern Command (southcom.mil) |
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