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Trump Convenes 'Shield of the Americas' Summit to Combat Cartels

President Trump hosted Latin American leaders at the 'Shield of the Americas' summit to forge a unified regional security strategy. The talks centered on deepening cooperation and utilizing military force to dismantle transnational drug trafficking organizations.

66 articles, 17 posts, 1 policy·January 24 – March 7, 2026
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Key Points

  • President Trump hosted the 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Miami to strengthen regional security and foreign policy cooperation.
  • The summit brought together Latin American leaders to discuss a unified strategy for dismantling drug trafficking cartels.
  • The administration urged participating nations to increase cooperation and utilize force to combat criminal organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
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President Trump Announces 17-Nation Military Coalition to Dismantle Drug Cartels

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Trump vows US military power toward eradicating cartels, urges Latin...

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President Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

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'They're cancer': Trump threatens cartels, Cuba at Latin American summit

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WATCH: Secretary Rubio Delivers Remarks at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Florida https://t.co/5u6dvyihJg

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Very impressed with @SecWar Pete Hegseth and the way he’s handled the conflict with Iran and his “all in” attitude toward destroying drug cartels in our backyard that have poisoned thousands of Americans. I know Special Envoy Noem will be of great help in this endeavor. As to Secretary Hegseth, the way he’s articulated the reasons for the Iranian conflict and insistence on meeting our military objectives has been phenomenal. He and General Caine are doing a great job of explaining why defeating the Iranian regime matters to America’s national security and how we can be successful. Finally, Secretary Hegseth has been a dog with a bone regarding drug cartels and is making a great difference. Well done, Pete.

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COMMITMENT TO COUNTERING CARTEL CRIMINAL ACTIVITY President Donald J. Trump, together with leaders from Latin America, sign the proclamation in Miami, Florida, committing to the dismantling of cartels & foreign terrorist organizations operating in the Western Hemisphere. https://t.co/uTqCSEu27w

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Introducing the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, designed to crush dangerous criminal cartels in the Western Hemisphere. "The heart of our agreement is a commitment to using lethal military force to destroy the sinister cartels and terrorist networks." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸

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