In a significant escalation of U.S. policy towards drug trafficking, President Donald Trump has announced the creation of the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition during the inaugural "Shield of the Americas" summit held at his golf club in South Florida. The gathering on Saturday brought together leaders from a dozen politically aligned nations, united by a common goal of combatting drug trafficking in the region. Trump emphasized the unacceptable threat that cartels pose to national security, insisting that military action is necessary to confront these criminal organizations. During his remarks, Trump made a stark declaration regarding the need for military intervention, stating,... [Continue Reading]