17 countries attend the Shield of the Americas summit in Doralzuela

MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Mar.2026, Words: 233) — US president Donald J. Trump announced creation of an alliance of 17 countries in the Americas to combat and “destroy” drug cartels during the Shield of the Americas summit. 

US secretary of state Marco Rubio joined Trump at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida.