Trump names a new head of the US Command for Latin America and Central America

The American president Donald Trump has appointed a new chief to lead the United States Southern Command (SouthCom), designating Lieutenant General Francis L. Donovan, from the Marine Corps and special forces, as the commander of the military structure responsible for the region. The appointment, announced by the Pentagon, marks an important change at the top of SouthCom, with Donovan set to replace Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is retiring, the final decision being contingent on confirmation by the U.S. Senate.