U.S. Chief of Mission in Managua Highlights "Shield of the Americas" Coalition
The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Managua, Elias Baumann, highlighted the new regional strategy "Shield of the Americas," promoted by the Trump administration to combat cartels, terrorism, and strengthen hemispheric security.
TL;DR
- Elias Baumann, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Managua, highlighted the "Shield of the Americas" strategy.
- The initiative aims to combat drug trafficking organizations and terrorist groups in Latin America.
- It also seeks to strengthen hemispheric alliances and foster political and economic cooperation.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the initiative goes beyond security to become a permanent mechanism for cooperation.
- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem emphasized the goal of "destroying cartels" and containing "harmful foreign influences."
- Noem also noted over three million deportations/expulsions from the U.S. in the past year as part of border security strategy.
- Kristi Noem has been designated as the special envoy for hemispheric relations for the "Shield of the Americas" project.