Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels
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JOSHUA GOODMANMarch 5, 2026 at 05:23 PM
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On March 5, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attended the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at U.S. Southern Command in Doral, Florida. The conference brought together Latin American allies to discuss strategies for combating drug cartels. Hegseth urged these allies to take a more offensive approach against the cartels. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller also attended the conference. The event aimed to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the fight against drug trafficking in the Americas.
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