Shield of the Americas targets 24 “narcoterrorist” groups

By Al Jazeera English

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Just months after its creation, the US‑led Shield of the Americas has outlined its first joint move: asking members to treat 24 criminal organizations as terrorist groups. The plan would extend US sanctions, asset freezes and prosecutions across the region, even as key powers like Brazil and Mexico stay out over sovereignty concerns. Rights advocates warn lethal US strikes on suspected drug boats may breach international law. Al Jazeera's Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #ShieldOfTheAmericas #UnitedStates #LatinAmerica #Narcoterrorism #Cartels #Sanctions #InternationalLaw #Sovereignty #Bogota #AlJazeeraEnglish

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