Donald Trump faces pressure regarding the war on drugs amidst aggressive interventions in Central and South America, including Guatemala and Colombia.
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Updated Aug 18
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Donald Trump faces pressure regarding the war on drugs amidst aggressive interventions in Central and South America, including Guatemala and Colombia.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Analyst groups monitor the region as the US maintains an assertive military posture and targets countries in Latin America with its policy.Sub-event
Trump pushes for joint military operations against criminal groups in Central and South America.1 source
Trump is under pressure regarding the war on drugs and aggressive interventions in Central/South America.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Guatemala
sovereign state in Central America
- The Organization of American States (OAS) is currently gathering to address and resolve political crises in several member states, including Haiti, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
- On January 1, 2025, Donald Trump discussed international issues including Iran, Ukraine, and US-Russia relations while in Guatemala.
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Colombia
country in South America
- The ARIRANG world tour, featuring BTS, earned over $465 million in Q3 2026 across global stops including Las Vegas, London, and Colombia.
- The Kingdom of the Netherlands, comprising entities like Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, is detailed, including the co-hosting of a climate conference in Colombia.
Related events
- The president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, has declared a renewed drug war and announced significant changes to the country's gun laws.
- Trump's administration conducted strikes against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America to stem the drug flow.
- The administration is justifying military escalation against drug cartels in Latin America, which serves as a transit point for fatal drug production.
- Donald Trump's policy addresses transnational criminal organizations in Colombia.
- Trump announces a radical shift in drug policy, while the Secretary of State defends aggressive military action.
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- independent.co.uk
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