President Trump just launched the most aggressive anti-cartel initiative in modern history.
The Shield of Americas summit at Trump National Doral in Florida brought together conservative powerhouses.
Argentina’s Javier Milei and El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele attended.
Mexico’s leftist President Claudia Sheinbaum notably snubbed the summit.
She refused to send any representatives.
From Breitbart:
“The president announced a comprehensive military and economic coalition designed to eliminate cartel operations throughout the Western Hemisphere. The 17-nation pact includes provisions for joint military operations, intelligence sharing, and coordinated border enforcement. Trump emphasized that cartels would be designated as foreign terrorist organizations, opening the door for unprecedented military action against drug trafficking networks.”
Trump promised to utterly destroy the cartels that have poisoned American communities.
The coalition includes Argentina, El Salvador, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, and Belize.
https://x.com/i/status/2030430248106422662Milei praised Trump’s leadership.
He called the initiative a historic turning point for hemispheric security.
Bukele pledged El Salvador’s full military cooperation.
He cited his own success in crushing MS-13.
The summit featured detailed presentations on cartel infiltration routes.
Trump signed executive orders authorizing immediate deployment of special forces advisors.
From Fox News:
“Military officials confirmed that U.S. Southern Command has already begun coordinating with regional partners on intelligence gathering operations. The Pentagon is preparing to deploy surveillance drones and reconnaissance aircraft to track cartel movements across international borders. Joint task forces will be established in strategic locations throughout Central and South America.”
The president warned that any nation harboring cartels would face severe economic consequences.
https://x.com/i/status/2030398958728581534Sheinbaum’s absence drew sharp criticism from summit attendees.
They accused Mexico of protecting cartel interests.
Trump announced immediate sanctions on Mexican officials suspected of cartel ties.
The coalition will establish a $50 billion fund for military equipment and training programs.
From Breitbart:
“Intelligence sources reveal that the coalition has identified over 300 high-value cartel targets for immediate action. The operation will utilize advanced satellite surveillance, cyber warfare capabilities, and coordinated special operations strikes. Partner nations have agreed to extradite captured cartel members directly to the United States for prosecution under terrorism statutes.”
Brazil’s representative confirmed their military would participate in jungle operations against drug labs.
Colombia pledged its elite anti-narcotics forces to the coalition effort.
The era of cartel impunity is over.
America leads.
The cartels will fall.
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