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Trump Launches 'Shield Of The Americas' Strategy Targeting Drug Cartels
The coalition includes 17 countries aiming to use military force against cartels, excluding Mexico due to ideological and security agreement differences.
- At the Shield of the Americas summit, Trump announced the creation of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, naming Pete Hegseth U.S. Secretary of War and pledges from 17 countries.
- The administration justified the move, citing Trump’s earlier threats to hit Mexican cartels and noting Mexico was excluded amid opposition from President Claudia Sheinbaum, though the U.S. Department of State left the door open.
- Among partners listed were the United States, Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Paraguay and Peru, with leaders Javier Milei, Daniel Noboa and Nayib Bukele attending, while Brazil, Mexico and Colombia were absent.
- The plan commits partners to using lethal military force to destroy cartels and terrorist networks, with military leaders pledging to operationalize hard power to defend U.S. national security.
- The announcement, posted March 7, 2026, came as analysts highlighted centre- to hard-right regional leaders attended while Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia stayed away, and the U.S. Department of State said Mexico could join later.
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