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The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan as head of U.S. Southern Command on February 3, 2026, as the Trump administration expands military operations in the Western Hemisphere.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan as commander of U.S. Southern Command on February 3, 2026, succeeding retiring Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey.
Donovan, a 37-year veteran with experience in infantry and special operations, will lead U.S. military operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.
His confirmation coincides with the Trump administration’s expanded military focus in the Western Hemisphere, including over three dozen strikes since September targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels, resulting in at least 116 deaths.
The White House says the operations comply with international law.
Donovan pledged during his confirmation hearing to uphold legal standards and escalate concerns about illegal orders through proper channels.
The move aligns with the 2026 National Defense Strategy, which emphasizes regional dominance and strategic security.
El Senado confirmó al Teniente General Francis Donovan como jefe del Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos el 3 de febrero de 2026, mientras la administración Trump expande las operaciones militares en el hemisferio occidental.