WASHINGTON D.C. — The Pentagon said Friday evening that another Chinese spy balloon is currently “transiting Latin America,” according to a Pentagon spokesperson.
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“We are seeing reports of a balloon transiting Latin America,” said press secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, in a statement to CNN, Fox News and CBS News Friday night. “We now assess it is another Chinese surveillance balloon.”
The Pentagon acknowledged those reports, according to the Associated Press.
It is unclear exactly where the balloon is over Latin America, the spokesperson said.
A U.S. official tells CNN is does not appear to be currently heading to the United States.
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We will continue to monitor any developments.
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