Overview
- At Trump National Doral in Miami, the U.S. president announced a new security coalition and signed a proclamation endorsed by 12 attending leaders, including Argentina’s Javier Milei.
- Trump framed the initiative as a military-backed effort to dismantle drug cartels, fight transnational crime and curb illegal migration across the hemisphere.
- White House messaging cast the effort as part of a strategy to limit Beijing’s reach in Latin America, reinforcing U.S. influence through tighter security and diplomatic coordination.
- Attendance reflected an ideologically aligned roster, while major regional powers Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela were not invited, highlighting a polarized hemispheric approach.
- The event unfolded as U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran continued, with Trump escalating rhetoric toward Tehran, a backdrop that analysts warn raises geopolitical and economic risks.