Trump Assembles a New Coalition to ‘Eradicate’ Cartels

New York Times
by Annie Correal and Shawn McCreesh
March 8, 2026
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Trump is gathering Latin American leaders to help the U.S. military combat armed drug trafficking groups.

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President Donald Trump has initiated a new international coalition aimed at eradicating drug cartels, according to reports from a recent gathering in Florida. The President convened leaders from twelve Latin American and Caribbean nations to discuss a joint military strategy. This initiative seeks to leverage cooperative efforts to dismantle armed trafficking organizations operating within the region. The formation of this coalition signals a significant shift in the administration's approach to combating transnational criminal enterprises. Future actions will likely involve coordinated military and law enforcement operations across participating countries.

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