Hegseth: US to Act Alone if Latin America Fails to Fight Cartels
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges Latin American nations to combat drug cartels, warning of unilateral U.S. action if necessary. At the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference, leaders from over a dozen countries, including Argentina and Honduras, pledged support for Trumps conservative approach. Hegseth emphasized the shared Christian heritage at risk and tied the U.S. commitment to Trumps renewed focus on Latin America. Under Trump, the administration labeled Mexican and Venezuelan cartels as terrorist groups, leading to naval strikes and the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro. However, experts caution against militarizing the fight due to potential risks to rule-of-law institutions.
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