Guatemala agreed to joint strikes against drug groups, ordered expansion of the war on drugs, and modeled strategy on counterterrorism frameworks.
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Updated Jul 19
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Guatemala agreed to joint strikes against drug groups, ordered expansion of the war on drugs, and modeled strategy on counterterrorism frameworks.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump administration increases policy pressure on narco-terrorist groups.1 source
- Trump pressured Honduras and Guatemala for joint military action against drug gangs, seeking leverage over the countries.Sub-event
- Guatemalan officials deny current anti-drug agreement with the U.S. while conducting operations against drug trafficking.Sub-event
- The Trump administration established a targeting framework for strikes against drug cartels, which are allegedly responsible for fatal drug overdoses.Sub-event
Guatemala agreed to joint strikes against drug groups, ordered expansion of the war on drugs, and modeled strategy on counterterrorism frameworks.1 source
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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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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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