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“The United States Will Go to War Against the Cartels” (Pete Hegseth)

Pete Hegseth, the United States Secretary of War (formerly the Secretary of Defense), has sparked debate after declaring that the United States “will go to war against the cartels.” His remarks, made during a recent broadcast, highlight growing calls among conservative circles for stronger military action against organized crime groups operating in Mexico. Context of the Statement Pete Hegseth argued that drug cartels pose a direct threat to U.…

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White House Strengthens Regional Strategy Against Drug Trafficking with Military Alliance Without Mexico · Global Voices

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WASHINGTON, DC.- Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, announced that Donald Trump’s government will launch “war on cartels” through a hemispheric coalition, during the White House cabinet meeting. “We’re going to war on cartels through the Shield of the Americas coalition,” Hegseth said, referring to progress in Venezuela and the need to confront transnational criminal groups. The Shield of the Americas group does not include Mexico, although th…

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During a cabinet meeting with Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth – US Secretary of Defense – warns of a war against drug cartels. “We’re going to war against cartels through the coalition of the Americas against cartels.”Pete HegsethThis offensive will be executed through the Coalition of the Americas, a military alliance of at least twelve countries that excludes Mexico. Pete Hegseth warns “we’re going to war against cartels” during a meeting with Dona…

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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth assured that the U.S. will go to war against the cartels. In front of Donald Trump at the Cabinet meeting, the official said he will do so through the coalition of 17 Latin American countries. "As we secure our hemisphere. So we have secured that southwest border. We are going to war against the cartels through the U.S. Coalition Against the Cartels," he said. "Venezuela is an important part of securing our ene…

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Trump has pointed out on different occasions that, after attacking the cartels by sea, the United States will go against them “on land”

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El Universal broke the news in Mexico on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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