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Escudo de las Américas alliance targets 24 criminal groups with sanctions FAST-MOVING
The Escudo de las Américas alliance, led by the United States, has announced its first coordinated action to combat narcoterrorism. During a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, 15 nations—including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Trinidad and Tobago—agreed to designate 24 to 25 transnational criminal organizations as terrorist groups.
Targeted organizations include major Mexican cartels (Sinaloa, CJNG, Gulf, etc.), Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Colombian groups (ELN, FARC dissidents), and Brazilian factions Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV). The alliance intends to implement sanctions such as asset freezing, immigration and visa restrictions, and criminal liability for those providing material or logistical support.
To facilitate these actions, the signatories plan to request the activation of the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) through the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council. While many regional nations have joined, Brazil and Mexico have not signed the declaration. Chile has officially announced its adherence to the initiative.
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Donald Trump · Escudo de las Américas · Marco Rubio · Organization of American States · Primeiro Comando da Capital · Shield of the Americas · United Nations · United States · United States Department of State
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- [● 10 SOURCES] The Escudo de las Américas alliance announced its first joint action to combat narcoterrorism. www.ultimahora.com · www.centroamerica360.com · hch.tv · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brazil and Mexico did not sign the joint declaration. saobentoemfoco.com.br
- [● 21 SOURCES] Fourteen Latin American and Caribbean countries, alongside the United States, will classify 24 to 25 criminal organizations as terrorist groups. conexion23.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · www.ultimahora.com · +16 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The alliance intends to request the activation of the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) through the OAS Permanent Council. hch.tv · saobentoemfoco.com.br · entrelineas.com.mx · exame.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Chile has officially joined the Escudo de las Américas initiative. www.lanacion.cl · estamosaqui.mx · rpp.pe · entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 16 SOURCES] Sanctions against the listed groups will include asset freezing, immigration and visa restrictions, and criminal liability for those providing material or logistical support. www.ultimahora.com · noticias.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com · www.centroamerica360.com · hch.tv · +11 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The list of targeted organizations includes Brazil's Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV). sbtnews.sbt.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · noticias.uol.com.br · www.metropoles.com · www.centroamerica360.com · +8 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The joint declaration was announced on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. conexion23.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · saobentoemfoco.com.br · www.ultimahora.com · www.metropoles.com · +16 more