Peru to Join US Coalition Against Drug Cartels

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori announced that Peru will join the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas coalition. This coalition aims to combat transnational drug cartels and reduce illegal immigration in the Western Hemisphere. Fujimori stated that joining the initiative is essential for Peru to access information faster and act more firmly against these threats.

• 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.