What the US militarisation of Latin America could look like
Summary
The United States has increased its military activities in Latin America through the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition (ACCC), a group of 18 countries aimed at fighting drug trafficking and other threats. This effort includes joint operations, military strikes, and deeper ties with local forces, reflecting a return to stronger U.S. influence in the region.Key Facts
- The ACCC was launched by President Donald Trump in March and includes 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries plus informal participation by Venezuela.
- The coalition focuses on fighting drug trafficking and "malign foreign influences," referring to countries like China.
- The U.S. Southern Command created a new Western Hemisphere Joint Task Force to coordinate military operations among ACCC members.
- The U.S. conducted joint airstrikes with Venezuela against criminal gang leaders and attacked vessels suspected of drug trafficking.
- The "Southern Spear" operation has resulted in at least 220 deaths with no full investigations into the victims' involvement in crimes.
- The newly elected Colombian president has authorized U.S. military operations in Colombia to fight narco-terrorism.
- U.S. military presence may include troops on the ground, use of regional bases, and overflight of Latin American countries’ territories.
- These actions represent a shift toward greater U.S. military influence in the region, reminiscent of the Monroe Doctrine from the 19th century.
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