Reference News Network March 11 report, according to EFE, March 10. The White House on the 10th said that Colombia was not invited to join the "Shield of the Americas" alliance (composed of the United States and right-wing governments in Latin America, aimed at combating drug trafficking) because the Colombian government had not yet demonstrated a "necessary level of cooperation."
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press conference: "We have not seen the Colombian government demonstrate the level of cooperation we expect, so they were not invited to join the 'Shield of the Americas.' However, we hope this new organization will continue to grow and invite more countries to join."
"Shield of the Americas" is a military alliance aimed at combating drug trafficking, proposed by U.S. President Trump during a regional summit in Miami, Florida on March 7. Twelve right-wing leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean attended the meeting.
Colombian President Petro and Mexican President Sheinbaum were not invited to the meeting. In addition, Brazilian President Lula, the largest economy in Latin America, was also not invited.
The relationship between Trump and Petro has always been tense. Washington even accused Petro of being involved in drug trafficking and imposed sanctions on him.
Trump claimed to have a good relationship with Sheinbaum, but he expressed regret over her refusal to authorize U.S. troops to enter Mexico to combat drug cartels. Sheinbaum stated that the refusal was to protect national sovereignty. (Translated by Tian Ce)
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