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Shield of the Americas formed to target cartels in Western Hemisphere

Fourteen countries have launched the "Shield of the Americas," an international coalition aimed at combating cartels and transnational crime across the Western Hemisphere.

Published Sep 23, 2026, 1:29 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Fourteen countries have formed a new international coalition called the "Shield of the Americas." The group's purpose is to target cartels and other transnational criminal activity across the Western Hemisphere.