President Donald Trump Launches Military Coalition With Latin Leaders To Eradicate Cartels, Threatens Missiles
Regional anti-cartel coalition
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in Florida that he has formed a "military coalition" with Latin American allies to "eradicate" drug cartels, saying the effort could include the use of missiles.
“Guests President Trump is hosting right-wing leaders from across Latin America in Miami for a summit discussing his so-called Shield of the Americas initiative”
France 24 reports the announcement was made at an event attended by 12 leaders, including Javier Milei, Daniel Noboa and Nayib Bukele.
L'Express frames the initiative as the launch of "Bouclier des Amériques", a new regional coalition against cartels formalised by a proclamation signed at the Trump National Doral Golf in Miami.
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Florida summit attendees
Multiple outlets record that a dozen regional leaders attended the Florida summit.
France 24 lists Javier Milei, Daniel Noboa and Nayib Bukele among the 12 participants.
L'Express emphasises the presence of Latin American heads of state and government at the Trump National Doral Golf.
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Trump on cartels and Cuba
Trump framed the initiative as an offensive against cartels and tied it to broader pressure on regional governments.
“Drug trafficking: Trump launches a coalition to "eradicate" cartels in Latin America U”
France 24 notes his promise to "eradicate" cartels and his claim that Cuba "is living its last hours."
L'Express says he linked the increased U.S. engagement to pressure on countries such as Cuba and Venezuela and "évoquant notamment une campagne contre le président Nicolás Maduro."
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Coverage of Trump's remarks
Reports highlight escalatory rhetoric and specific remarks about regional governance, with L'Express saying Trump adopted a contemptuous tone toward the region, accused governments of letting 'portions of territory' fall under the control of transnational gangs, and joked that he did not have time to learn their languages.
France 24 records his militant language about missiles and eradication.
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Reporting on Doral initiative
Available reporting shows the initiative was formalised at the Trump National Doral Golf in Miami and was presented as a region-wide offensive.
“Guests President Trump is hosting right-wing leaders from across Latin America in Miami for a summit discussing his so-called Shield of the Americas initiative”
L'Express explicitly notes the proclamation was signed at the Doral club.
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Key Takeaways
- Trump hosted right-wing Latin American leaders in Miami for the Shield of the Americas summit.
- Trump launched a military coalition with Latin allies to eradicate drug cartels.
- Trump said Cuba 'is living its last hours', hinting at possible regime change.
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