Trump Gathers Latin Leaders for Military Push

0:00On March 7, President Donald Trump hosted Latin American leaders at his Miami Goffers Award for the Shield of the America Summit, urging them to use. Military force against drug cartels and gangs threatening the region. He compared the effort to the fight against the Islamic State Group, pushing for a united front like the one that worked in the Middle East, even as, his administration juggles bigger global issues. The event drew leaders from 12 countries including Argentina, Chile, and El Salvador, but skipped major players like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, highlighting divisions after a previous regional summit fell apart over exclusions. Experts note this gathering feels more defensive and exclusive compared to past inclusive talks, amid Trump's push to counter Chinese influence, through projects and investments in the hemisphere. Trump named Kristi Noem as Special Envoy and plans a major agreement on tackling cartels, signaling a firmer U.S. stance in its own backyard before.

1:00His upcoming trip to meet China's leader.