Peru joins US-led ‘Shield of the Americas’ security alliance
- Peru will join the “Shield of the Americas”, a regional security alliance led by the United States that shares intelligence and cooperates in military operations against drug cartels.
- Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s recently elected right-wing leader, announced the move on Thursday after talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- United States President Donald Trump’s administration will seek $45m in security funding for Ecuador, as part of its cooperation with the country’s right-wing government.
Confirmed
- Peru will join the “Shield of the Americas”, a regional security alliance led by the United States that shares intelligence and cooperates in military operations against drug cartels.
- Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s recently elected right-wing leader, announced the move on Thursday after talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- United States President Donald Trump’s administration will seek $45m in security funding for Ecuador, as part of its cooperation with the country’s right-wing government.
Sources: Al Jazeera