# Trump rallies Shield of the Americas coalition against drug cartels

https://mins.news/en/item/70073

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-23 05:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/trump-rallies-shield-of-the-americas-coalition-against-drug-cartels?traffic_source=rss

> The US-led Shield of the Americas alliance has backed sanctions against 24 criminal organisations after Donald Trump urged members to treat alleged narco-terrorists as a shared threat. The coalition plans asset freezes, visa restrictions and criminal charges, though implementation will depend on each country’s legal process. Critics warn the approach reflects renewed US hegemonic ambitions in the hemisphere.

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