US EditionTrump Meets with Latin American Leaders Turning His Attention to the Western Hemisphere
The summit aims to strengthen cooperation on security, migration, and organized crime among 12 aligned Latin American governments, reinforcing US strategic interests in the region.
- On March 7 in Doral, Florida, Trump hosts the Shield of the Americas summit to formalize cooperation via the Doral Charter with 12 countries.
- Framed as a revival of Monroe-era posture, U.S. officials say the summit aims to strengthen regional ties and counter China’s expanding influence.
- High-Profile invitees include Javier Milei, President of Argentina, Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador, and Chile's president-elect José Antonio Kast, who will take office on March 11.
- Following the Americas Counter Cartel Conference hosted by Pete Hegseth and SOUTHCOM, Kristi Noem oversees summit arrangements, with major powers like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia not expected to attend.
- Observers say the summit signals a broader strategic posture that may expand U.S. influence, with commentators describing the approach as the Trump Corollary in full effect and referencing tariff threats on Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia to secure resources and markets.
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President Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels
DORAL, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels as his administration looks to demonstrate it remains committed to sharpening U.S. foreign policy focus on the Western Hemisphere even while dealing with five-alarm crises around the globe. Trump encouraged regional leaders gathered at his Miami-area golf club to take military action against drug t…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Trump goes off about interpreter in front of Latin American leaders in Doral
Leaders from 12 Western Hemisphere nations met at Trump National Doral Miami for the Shield of the Americas Summit to promote security, prosperity and counter‑drug cooperation.
El Periódico
informacion.esThe president of the United States, Donald Trump, said this Saturday before a dozen Latin American leaders that he doesn't have time to learn Spanish: "I won't learn his damn language," he said with laughter.The Republican president made these statements during a summit in Miami with right-wing presidents of the region, including Argentina, Javier Milei, and El Salvador, Nayib Bukele.Keep reading....
The President of the United States presents the Shield of Americas alliance "to use lethal weapons against cartels", in which 12 Latin American countries participate and whose head will be the outgoing Secretary of National Security, Kristi Noem
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