Trump Urges Sanctions on 24 Latin American Narcoterrorist Groups

President Donald Trump urged member countries of the "Shield of the Americas" alliance to impose sanctions on 24 Latin American gangs designated as narcoterrorist organizations, including Mara Salvatrucha, Tren de Aragua, and Mexican cartels. Speaking at a UN General Assembly summit in New York, Trump called on all American nations to formally classify these groups as common stability threats and apply strict sanctions. The alliance announced plans for asset freezes, visa restrictions, and criminal liability for material supporters. The initiative, launched by Trump in Florida, includes several right-wing governed South American countries but not Mexico. Member states will enhance intelligence sharing and police cooperation to combat organized crime across borders.