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Trump Launches Coalition to Tackle Latin American Drug Cartels at Florida Summit

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  • US President Donald Trump convened a summit with 17 Latin American and Caribbean nations in Florida.
  • The 'Shield of the Americas' coalition was formed to combat drug cartels with coordinated military efforts.
  • Trump encouraged the use of military action against cartels, framing them as a significant security threat.
  • The summit concluded with a joint security declaration signed by participating countries.
  • Trump vowed to address issues in Cuba and praised Venezuela's cooperation in the initiative.

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