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flag In March 2026, the U.S. launched a military coalition with seven nations to fight cartels via joint operations, marking a shift toward direct, U.S.-led regional security action.

flag In March 2026, the U.S. launched the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, a military alliance involving seven Western Hemisphere nations, to combat drug cartels through coordinated, lethal operations. flag The initiative, announced at the "Shield of the Americas" summit in Miami, emphasizes direct military action, intelligence sharing, and host nation cooperation, with a joint operation in Ecuador marking its first deployment. flag The U.S. frames the effort as a response to cartel violence, migration pressures, and foreign influence, particularly from China, though Beijing denies geopolitical motives in its Latin American ties. flag Mexico and other major nations like Colombia and Brazil are not part of the coalition, reflecting differing security approaches and sovereignty concerns. flag The move signals a shift toward a more assertive, U.S.-led security strategy in the region.

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