FARC Dissidents, Clan del Golfo and ELN Are Targets of the Shield of the Americas
At the second meeting held by the countries that make up the Shield of the Americas, an initiative of President Donald Trump to combat drug trafficking and terrorism in the region, 24 armed groups were defined as the focus of an initial joint action. The list includes the Colombian FARC dissidents (including the Central General […]
The Shield of the Americas convened its second meeting in New York, focusing on combating drug trafficking and terrorism by targeting 24 armed groups. These groups include FARC dissidents in Colombia, the ELN, and the Clan del Golfo. The meeting, attended by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also addressed the growing sophistication of transnational criminal organizations like Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and the Tren de Aragua.
The final declaration outlined three pillars for the initiative: security, economic cooperation, and multilateral coordination. The member countries agreed to activate the TIAR, a collective defense mechanism, to consider a resolution that would allow for collective actions against these organizations. Economic cooperation was also emphasized, with the aim of strengthening supply chains and protecting critical resources.
Security measures involved imposing sanctions on the targeted groups and fostering cooperation among governments to confront these threats.
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