SOUTHCOM (United States Southern Command)

United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is a military division responsible for overseeing U.S. defense and security efforts in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. Its role includes coordinating joint military operations, providing disaster response assistance, and fostering stability in the region. SOUTHCOM works with partner nations to combat transnational threats like drug trafficking, illegal migration, and organized crime. It also supports humanitarian missions, promotes regional security cooperation, and ensures the U.S. maintains a strategic presence in the area to protect national interests.