Shield of the Americas

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September 2026
14 SeptCitizen Digital
… The country has joined the Shield of the Americas, US President Donald Trump's anti-cartel alliance of Latin American countries, including Argentina, Ecuador and El Salvador.
Colombian president to challenge court orders against his security policy
11 SeptCitizen Digital
… ake joint statements to the press. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The visit comes after Peru joined the "Shield of the Americas …
US Marco Rubio ends South America swing with Peru security talks
3 SeptThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterIn March, Ecuador joined Trump's "Shield of the Americas," a US-led coalition to combat drug trafficking in the region. …
US sinks boat allegedly used to support drug traffickers
August 2026
8 AugThe Standard
… "the option of dialogue is completely exhausted" -- a reference to the former administration's spluttering peace talks with guerrillas.The first thing on his to-do list, he said, was to join US President Donald Trump's regional anti-cartel alliance known as Shield of the Americas …
Colombia's new president vows to 'defeat narco-terrorists'

World & Region

Colombian president to challenge court orders on security policy

The News

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he will challenge court orders blocking his hardline security policy against drug trafficking guerrilla groups, which he has pursued with US military support since taking office last month. Since his election, courts have ordered suspension of bombings when minors may be present, halted glyphosate spraying of coca crops, and required removal of graphic social media videos.

14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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Colombian president to challenge court orders on security policy
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said he will challenge court orders blocking his hardline security policy against drug trafficking guerrilla groups, which he has pursued with US military support since taking office last month. Since his election, courts have ordered suspension of bombings when minors may be present, halted glyphosate spraying of coca crops, and required removal of graphic social media videos.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

US Secretary Rubio concludes Latin America tour in Peru
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

US military sinks vessel allegedly supporting Los Choneros drug gang
The United States military intercepted and sank a vessel in the Eastern Pacific that US Southern Command said was operating as a floating refueling station to support Los Choneros, an Ecuadorian criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. The operation was conducted in coordination with Ecuador's government, and those aboard were transferred to Ecuadorian authorities.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 8 August

Colombia's new president vows to defeat narco-terrorists
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, in his first speech, pledged to "relentlessly defeat narco-terrorism" and join the US-led Shield of the Americas anti-cartel alliance, signaling a sharp rightward turn and stronger ties with Washington. The US State Department announced intent to provide $1 billion in security assistance to support the new administration.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →