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  1. The US is targeting drug cartels in Latin America and the Caribbean, involving military strikes and issues related to international chemical imports from China.

US Operations Target Narcotics Trafficking in Caribbean and Central America

14 reports, 10 independent Updated Sep 19
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What happened

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Current joint operations are targeting drug cartels across the Caribbean and Latin America. The U.S. Coast Guard recovered over a ton of suspected marijuana, valued at more than $2.4 million, during a patrol. Authorities also warned that firearms illegally purchased in South Florida are often trafficked to the Caribbean and Central America.

From foxnews.com, cbs12.com

Why it matters

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Crime in the region is reported to be weakening societies and draining economies. These counter-narcotics missions are part of the U.S. administration's ongoing campaign to target narcotics trafficking networks in the Western Hemisphere.

The United States is targeting drug cartels in Latin America and the Caribbean, involving military strikes and issues related to international chemical imports from China.

From jamaica-gleaner.com, foxnews.com

Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpLeads the campaign targeting narcotics trafficking networks in the Western Hemisphere

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • LiberiaSpeculative

    The illicit supply chain that uses Liberia as a transit hub could be disrupted.

  • LG ElectronicsSpeculative

    Foreign investment and expansion might see an improved operational environment.

How it developed

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  1. Current joint operations targeting drug cartels in the Caribbean and Latin America.1 source
  2. Canada, Mexico, and Central American nations strengthen security and economic ties to combat organized crime and transnational threats.Sub-event
  3. Rising violent crime and robberies are being reported in the Caribbean region.Sub-event
  4. US military action targets narco-trafficking in the Caribbean.1 source
  5. Overseeing counter-narcotics missions in the Caribbean and Central America.1 source

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