Peru plans to join Trump's Americas Shield
Peru intends to join the "Americas Shield" initiative launched by U.S. President Donald Trump to combat drug trafficking and organized crime across borders. This step comes amid the country's worst security crisis in years, with murder rates increasing by 2.6 times between 2018 and 2025. Peru is one of the largest cocaine producers and operates extensive international smuggling networks. The initiative aims to coordinate information sharing and strengthen judicial and police cooperation among member countries, including Argentina, Chile, Panama, and Costa Rica, with Colombia, the main cocaine producer, expected to join as well. The government emphasizes its desire to enhance relations with the United States and support efforts to combat drugs and cross-border crime.
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