Peru to Join US Coalition Against Drug Cartels
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the Shield of the Americas will act against criminal groups endangering the sovereignty of nations.
TL;DR
- Peru will join the Shield of the Americas, a U.S.-led coalition.
- The coalition's goals are to combat transnational drug cartels and reduce illegal immigration.
- President Keiko Fujimori announced the decision on September 10.
- The announcement was made alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Fujimori stated that membership will allow Peru to obtain information faster and act more firmly.