THE U.S. IS DEPLOYING SEVERAL HUNDRED TROOPS FROM THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION TO LATIN AMERICA AS THE PENTAGON EXPANDS ITS CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUG CARTELS, WITH A 600-SOLDIER BATTALION HAVING BEGUN DEPLOYING TO PANAMA AND TROOPS ALSO EXPECTED TO TRAIN IN COLOMBIA AND HONDURAS AND POTENTIALLY SUPPORT SPECIAL OPERATIONS AGAINST TRAFFICKERS. - NYT