Trump Administration Designates Regional Groups in Latin America as Terrorist…
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The second Trump administration designated approximately 20 regional groups in Latin America as foreign terrorist organizations. This action establishes a new U.S. policy regarding involvement in the region.
From as-coa.org
Why it matters
The designation is part of a broader U.S. policy of military and political intervention in Latin America. This policy is aimed at countering trafficking groups operating in the region.
The Trump administration is reportedly campaigning against traffickers, while the U.S. military is targeting these groups in Latin America.
From as-coa.org
Who's involved
- Donald TrumpU.S. President who directed the designation of the regional groups.
- Latin AmericaThe region of the Americas where the regional groups were designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
Who could feel it
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How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The US administration has designated Collective as a terrorist organization.Sub-event
U.S. policy dictates the designation of regional groups in Latin America as FTOs.1 source
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The entities involved
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Latin America
region of the Americas where Romance languages are primarily spoken
Related events
- Organizations are operating within the Latin American region.
- Analyst groups monitor the region as the US maintains an assertive military posture and targets countries in Latin America with its policy.
- U.S. military assets are being shifted from Africa to Latin America, while forces conduct counterdrug operations in the Caribbean.
- US interventions are increasingly targeting Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
- Organized crime bases operations and increased drone attacks are reported in Latin America, according to InSight Crime.