SECURITYAug 5 · 07:06 UTCTHE RIO TIMESAndrés Morales

US Launches 18-Nation Anti-Cartel Coalition Across the Americas

The US launched an 18-nation anti-cartel coalition across the Americas on August 4, 2026, with the activation of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere in Miami. The coalition includes partner nations such as Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, led by the U.S. Southern Command.

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