US-led Shield of Americas targets 24 criminal groups; Trump lauds Milei

The US, under Trump, is mobilizing the Shield of the Americas alliance to sanction 24 criminal groups, including Tren de Aragua, marking a coordinated hemispheric security push. Trump's praise for Milei signals deepening US-Argentina alignment, though the operational scope and member participation remain unclear. This elevates transnational crime as a geopolitical priority, potentially reshaping regional alliances.