Latin American allies are going all in on Trump’s drug war
Regional security forces are bombing jungle encampments, capturing drug kingpins and killing drug couriers with Washington’s help.
Lima, Peru—The United States has been providing military support to Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia in their efforts against drug trafficking. This collaboration stems from the Trump administration's hardline approach to the drug war, which has seen U.S. military intervention, including airstrikes on suspected smugglers. Recently, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella publicly displayed the bodies of an alleged drug lord and his associates, signaling the region's growing acceptance of a more aggressive stance against narcotics.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized this shift during a tour of the three countries, with Peru and Ecuador joining the Shield of the Americas, a U.S.-led coalition of over a dozen countries. The coalition's tools include intelligence, equipment, and special forces, although rights groups warn of human rights violations.
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