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EE. UU. Amplía Presencia Militar Cerca del Mar de China Meridional
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The United States and the Philippines are deepening defense cooperation near the South China Sea, focusing on Balabac, a strategic island group close to disputed waters and the Spratly area. Balabac hosts a 300-hectare Philippine air base designated in 2023 as an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement site, giving U.S. forces access. According to Reuters, the 2026 Balikatan joint exercises will run from April 20 to May 8, involve more than 17,000 troops, and include Japan, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Australia. The drills occur amid rising tensions with China, which has tightened control around Scarborough Shoal using ships and a floating barrier.
Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- 2023 Base aérea de Balabac designada como sitio EDCA
- 2023 EE. UU. obtiene acceso a instalaciones de Balabac
- A principios de este año, aumentan las tensiones por incidentes
- Ayer China intensifica los controles del Bajo de Masinloc
- Ayer se despliega barrera flotante cerca del banco de arena en disputa
- 20 de abril de 2026 Comienzan los ejercicios Balikatan programados
- 8 de mayo de 2026 Finalizan los ejercicios conjuntos programados
- Para 2026 Participación multinacional en ejercicios filipinos
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