Guatemala wants US support for 'active military operations'
Guatemala is looking to partner with the U.S. military to carry out operations targeting cartels in the country.
TL;DR
- Guatemala wants to lead active military operations against U.S.-designated terrorist organizations with U.S. assistance.
- This announcement follows reports of a joint agreement between Guatemala and the U.S. for operations targeting cartels.
- The Trump administration has prioritized pressuring cartels in Central and South America, with similar agreements with Ecuador.
- The 'Americas Counter Cartel Coalition' includes 18 countries committed to confronting narco-terrorist networks.
- Mexico has explicitly refused any foreign military operations on its soil.
- The U.S. is also economically pressuring the Cuban regime.