Dismay as Hegseth urges Latin American allies to join ‘offense’ against cartels
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American countries to adopt a more aggressive military approach against drug cartels at the 2026 Americas Counter Cartel Conference in Miami. Hegseth warned that the US is prepared to act unilaterally if necessary, despite preferring a collaborative effort. White House advisor Stephen Miller advocated for military force, arguing that cartels are akin to terrorist organizations and cannot be defeated through criminal justice. Representatives from 16 Latin American and Caribbean countries attended, but Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, key nations in drug production or trafficking, were absent. The US has invested billions in military aid to Latin America, yet drug production remains high.
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