Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels
Summary
President Donald Trump met with leaders from the Shield of the Americas coalition in New York City to plan a joint fight against drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere. The coalition agreed to impose sanctions and pursue criminal charges against 24 criminal groups labeled as common threats, including major gangs and cartels from Central and South America.Key Facts
- President Trump called for using strong military power against drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere.
- The Shield of the Americas coalition includes 15 governments aligned with Trump, such as Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, Colombia, and Peru.
- The coalition aims to impose asset freezes, visa bans, and criminal charges on members of 24 criminal organizations.
- Top groups targeted include Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and Tren de Aragua, plus major Mexican, Brazilian, Colombian, and Peruvian gangs.
- Some countries in the coalition need to pass local laws to enforce these measures, so effects may take time.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised new leaders committed to fighting transnational terrorism.
- President Trump has designated drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and ordered strikes on narcotics-carrying boats, actions criticized by UN experts.
- Brazil and Mexico have not joined the coalition and Brazilian President Lula spoke out against US dominance in the region.
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