"The Trump adminstration has pledged a renewed focus on Latin America, which it has described as the 'Trump Corollary' to the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine which back then sought to ban European incursions in the Americas. The White House has billed the summit as the founding of the 'Americas Counter Cartel Coalition' which they described as a new military partnership with leaders in the region."
"Notably, the 'Shield of the Americas' will have Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as its special envoy. Noem, who was recently sacked as chief of Homeland Secuirty said she was looking forward to the new role, as well as working with Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on security issues in the region."
"She said the summit's declaration centered on 'how we're going to go after cartels and drug trafficking in the entire Western Hemisphere.' Trump urges military action In his remarks, Trump said Latin America was 'a great part of the world,' with tr"
President Trump hosted the 'Shield of the Americas' summit at his Miami-area golf club, establishing the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition as a military partnership with Latin American nations. Twelve countries participated, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago. Notably absent were Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, all led by left-leaning presidents. The initiative represents Trump's renewed focus on Latin America, framed as a modern 'Trump Corollary' to the Monroe Doctrine. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was appointed special envoy for the coalition, working alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address regional security challenges, particularly drug trafficking and cartel operations throughout the Western Hemisphere.
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