Peru joins Escudo de las Américas security coalition

Escudo de las Américas Keiko Fujimori Marco Rubio transnational crime geopolitical influence

During a visit to Lima, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori announced that Peru has officially joined the Escudo de las Américas, a security coalition designed to combat transnational organized crime. The alliance, promoted by the Trump administration, includes 15 other Latin American governments and aims to enhance intelligence sharing and coordinated actions against criminal networks involved in narcotics, illegal mining, and extortion.

President Fujimori emphasized that the move would allow for faster information access and firmer action against borderless criminal organizations, while asserting that Peru's national sovereignty remains intact. The meeting also addressed the growing influence of China in Peru, particularly regarding major infrastructure projects like the Port of Chancay. Rubio expressed concerns that Chinese-backed projects could threaten data security and transparency. In response, the Chinese Embassy in Peru rejected these criticisms, stating that the Western Hemisphere is not anyone's 'backyard' and that Chinese investments are transparent and lawful.

This diplomatic engagement comes amid rising domestic security concerns in Peru, including a significant increase in extortion reports and recent states of emergency declared in Lima and Callao to address rising crime rates.

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Carlos Espá · China · Donald Trump · Escudo de las Américas · Keiko Fujimori · Marco Rubio · Peru · United States · United States

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[● 3 SOURCES] Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao due to rising crime. triblive.com · www.troyrecord.com · mymotherlode.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Peru is joining the Escudo de las Américas, a coalition against transnational organized crime. montecristinoticias.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · contrapunto.com · lahora.pe · lapatilla.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Chinese-backed projects in Peru threaten transparency and data security. www.notitarde.com.ve · contrapunto.com · actualidad.rt.com
[● 3 SOURCES] U.S. forces intercepted three vessels transporting narcotics this week. triblive.com · www.troyrecord.com · mymotherlode.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Marco Rubio received the Order of the Sun from Peru.
[● 3 SOURCES] Extortion reports in Peru rose from 2,421 in 2019 to 26,734 in 2025. triblive.com · www.troyrecord.com · mymotherlode.com
[● 4 SOURCES] U.S. officials pledged to assist Peru in combating transnational criminal networks. hoy.com.do · cronica.com.gt · lahora.pe · lavozdelprm.org
[● 22 SOURCES] Peru has officially joined the Escudo de las Américas security coalition. contextohn.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · radio580.com.ni · contrapunto.com · +16 more
[● 19 SOURCES] The Escudo de las Américas is a coalition of right-wing governments in Latin America. contextohn.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · radio580.com.ni · contrapunto.com · +13 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The Chinese Embassy in Peru rejected U.S. criticisms, stating the Western Hemisphere is not anyone's 'backyard'. radio580.com.ni · contigopuebla.mx · www.notitarde.com.ve
[● 7 SOURCES] U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a South American tour in Peru. contextohn.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.notitarde.com.ve · radio580.com.ni · contrapunto.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] President Keiko Fujimori asserted that Peru's sovereignty remains intact despite joining the security coalition. infopress.pe · rdnvenezuela.com · cronica.com.gt · lavozdelprm.org · www.cronicaviva.com.pe