President Trump convened the Shield of the Americas Summit in Florida, focusing on reshaping the Western Hemisphere in collaboration with conservative Latin American leaders. The summit, which notably excluded Cuba and Haiti, aimed to forge a coalition to combat drug cartels and address issues of illegal immigration and narco-terrorism. Trump encouraged the leaders in attendance to consider military action alongside US support, including missile strikes, as part of a new initiative to eradicate cartels. This diplomatic gathering signifies a strategic shift in US foreign policy toward Latin America, emphasizing collaboration with right-wing leadership and addressing regional security challenges amidst broader geopolitical tensions.