US-backed anti-narcotics operations and coalition formation are underway in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Updated Aug 26
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What happened
US-backed anti-narcotics operations and coalition formation are underway in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A coalition of 14 countries has been formed, following directives from Donald Trump, to confront narco-terrorism and transnational crime.Sub-event
A coalition was formed to fight cartels, with US operations confirmed in Esmeraldas.1 source
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Donovan led Joint Task Force Southern Spear as the US responded to cartels in Latin America and the Caribbean, involving military strikes and Coast Guard activation.Also in this story
- Donald Trump ordered boat strikes in the Caribbean region on July 31, 2026.
- Operation Southern Spear is underway in the Caribbean Sea, prompting a reassessment of U.S. policy regarding Latin America and the legality of the operation.
The entities involved
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Latin America
region of the Americas where Romance languages are primarily spoken
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Caribbean
region to the center-east of America composed of many islands / coastal regions surrounding the Caribbean Sea
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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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- The administration is justifying military escalation against drug cartels in Latin America, which serves as a transit point for fatal drug production.
- Trump administration uses DHS to pressure Mexican cartels and secure the border, noting Florida's role as a destination for illegals.
- The Trump administration is reportedly campaigning against traffickers, while the U.S. military is targeting these groups in Latin America.