In continuation of his administration’s fight against narcotics trafficking and transnational criminal networks, United States President, Donald Trump, has proposed military support, including the possible use of U.S. missiles, to Latin American countries to combat drug cartels operating across the region.
He made the proposal during a security summit tagged “Shield of the Americas,” held at his Doral golf club near Miami, where he met with several leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss strategies to tackle organised crime and narcotics trafficking.
Addressing the leaders, Trump described drug cartels as a “cancer” threatening the stability of many countries in the region and stressed that strong military action might be necessary to defeat them. He offered U.S. assistance, saying Washington was ready to support allied nations with advanced military capabilities if required.
The summit reportedly launched a 17-nation coalition aimed at strengthening cooperation among countries in the Western Hemisphere to combat organised crime, drug trafficking, and related security threats.
Trump issued strong warnings to communist-ruled Cuba, saying the country was nearing the end of its political system. His comments came amid rising tensions following recent U.S. military strikes involving Iran
Among the leaders present at the meeting were Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, Ecuador’s President, Daniel Noboa, and El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, who has gained international attention for his aggressive crackdown on gangs.
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