Trump gathers right‑wing Latin American leaders for 'Shield of the Americas' summit on crime, migration and US influence

At his Doral golf club in Florida, US President Donald Trump convenes a 'Shield of the Americas' summit with a dozen right-wing leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to tackle organized crime and illegal immigration while advancing Washington's interests and checking rivals like China. Attendees include Argentina's Javier Milei, Ecuador's Daniel Noboa and El Salvador's Nayib Bukele. The meeting follows US strikes alongside Israel in Iran and Trump's suggestion that Cuba could be 'next.' An analyst warns the coalition's focus and durability are fragile, noting absent heavyweights Mexico and Brazil and surging cartel violence across the region.