Peru to join US anti-drug coalition 'Shield of the Americas' after Rubio visit
Peru said the coalition will speed intelligence sharing and help authorities confront cross-border criminal groups, as Rubio wrapped up a three-country regional tour.
- On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concludes his three-nation South American tour in Peru, meeting President Keiko Fujimori to discuss counternarcotics and immigration cooperation as Washington intensifies regional security efforts.
- President Donald Trump has pushed to revive the 19th century Monroe Doctrine, asserting U.S. primacy in the Americas to counter Chinese influence, while Colombia recently joined the U.S.-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition for joint military operations against cartels.
- Hundreds gathered in Lima on Wednesday, waving banners and chanting "Yankees out of Peru" as Rubio arrived; protester Carmen Espinoza told The Associated Press that "what he wants is for Peru to be his colony," rejecting the official's visit.
- China's Embassy in Peru stated Tuesday that the "Western Hemisphere is nobody's backyard," maintaining that Latin American countries have the "sovereign right to freely choose their partners" amid the diplomatic visit.
- Facing rising crime, Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao, with official data showing extortion reports reached 26,734 in 2025; Fujimori has prioritized fighting these offenses, including murder and transnational organized crime.
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The meeting between Marco Rubio and Keiko Fujimori formalized an alliance with Washington that contemplates the exchange of intelligence, cybersecurity and operational support, while Santiago evaluates the extent of its participation in the mechanism.
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"The Western Hemisphere is a priority for this administration, not a rhetorical, symbolic, or ceremonial priority, but a real priority. That's why I have traveled extensively throughout the region." US Secretary of State Marco Rubio repeated in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, Donald Trump's golden rule south of the Rio Bravo. "Geography is a reality. What happens in this hemisphere affects us directly." Rubio is perhaps the most eloquent translator…
Lima. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio closed yesterday in Peru a lightning tour of Latin America, in which he deepened cooperation with ultra-conservative governments to jointly combat drug trafficking and organized crime, through the Shield of the Americas, a coalition of more than 15 countries led by Washington.
President Keiko Fujimori explained in a press conference after the meeting that Peruvian participation will accelerate the exchange of intelligence and facilitate coordinated actions against criminal organizations.
Rubio wraps up South America tour focused drug cartel fight
LIMA, Peru (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up his three-nation South America tour of conservative-led countries in Peru on Thursday as President Donald Trump's administration steps up its counternarcotics and immigration efforts throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Peru to join US anti-drug coalition 'Shield of the Americas' after Rubio visit
Peru will join the U.S.-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition against drug cartels, President Keiko Fujimori said on Thursday during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit, deepening cooperation and tightening security ties with Washington early in her presidency.
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