US President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from across Latin America at the first Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida, on Saturday, with former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem serving as special envoy for the initiative.
The Shield of the Americas is a new US-led regional security initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between the United States and allied governments in the Western Hemisphere. The programme focuses on tackling drug cartels, illegal migration, and organised crime, while expanding intelligence sharing and security coordination across participating countries.
Officials say the initiative reflects Trump’s broader foreign policy approach toward Latin America, often described as the “Donroe Doctrine," which emphasises stronger American influence and security leadership in the region.
According to the White House, leaders from 12 countries are expected to attend the summit, including:
The White House says the summit will focus on developing joint strategies to combat narco-terrorist cartels and curb illegal migration, while strengthening regional security cooperation.
Trump is also expected to highlight a new joint security declaration reaffirming the commitment of the United States and partner nations to promote peace, sovereignty and stability across the Western Hemisphere.
The meeting will bring together senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, alongside heads of state from several Latin American nations.
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