Guatemala wants US support for ‘active military operations’ The Guatemalan government has expressed a desire to partner with the U.S. military for active operations against designated terrorist organizations within its borders, following reports of a joint operations agreement. This initiative is part of a broader U.S. effort under the Trump administration to increase pressure on cartels across the Americas, including an agreement with Ecuador and the formation of the ‘Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.’ However, Mexico has firmly refused any foreign military operations on its territory, despite cooperation with the United States.

• Guatemala wants to lead active military operations against U.S.-designated terrorist organizations with U.S. assistance.
• This announcement follows reports of a joint agreement between Guatemala and the U.S. for operations targeting cartels.
• The Trump administration has prioritized pressuring cartels in Central and South America, with similar agreements with Ecuador.
• The ‘Americas Counter Cartel Coalition’ includes 18 countries committed to confronting narco-terrorist networks.
• Mexico has explicitly refused any foreign military operations on its soil.
• The U.S. is also economically pressuring the Cuban regime.