Peru Joins US-led 'Escudo das Américas' Anti-Drug Coalition After Rubio Visit

Peru's newly inaugurated President Keiko Fujimori announced the country will join the US-led 'Escudo das Américas' coalition against drug cartels, following talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Lima. The move signals a strengthening of bilateral security ties early in her term, though details on Peru's specific commitments remain unspecified. This aligns with Washington's broader regional push to counter narcotics trafficking, potentially affecting security dynamics in the Andean region.