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WorldWhat US militarisation of Latin America could look like

The US is expanding military activity and cooperation with Latin American armed forces through the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition. The article argues that larger defence budgets and US force projection could reduce social spending, weaken democracy and increase violence and instability, while the coalition’s aims extend beyond narcotics to countering China and other external influences.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-06 14:10Original

What US militarisation of Latin America could look like
What US militarisation of Latin America could look likeWorld