See Trump host Latin America leaders for the 'Shield of the Americas' Summit
March 7, 2026, 11:44 a.m. ET
President Donald Trump signs the "Commitment to countering cartel criminal activity" document during the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, March 7, 2026. Trump hosted the Summit to discuss strategies to bolster U.S. leadership and coalition in the Western Hemisphere alongside the Latin American leaders of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSKristi Noem reacts as she attends the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026. President Donald Trump ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from her role on March 5, announcing on social media that she would be replaced and become special envoy for the Shield of the Americas, the president's initiative for security against narcotics trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump and Argentina's President Javier Milei gesture as they attend the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali as they attend the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump meets with Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader as they attend the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino as they attend the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump meets with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele as they attend the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks next to U.S. President Donald Trump during the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he holds the "Commitment to countering cartel criminal activity" document during the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
Kevin Lamarque, REUTERSU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attend the "Shield of the Americas" Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 7, 2026.
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Stephen Miller, Homeland Security Advisor and White House Deputy Chief of Staff listens as President Donald Trump speaks during "The Shield of the Americas Summit," a gathering with heads of state and government officials from 12 countries in the Americas at the Trump National Doral Golf Club on March 7, 2026 in Doral, Florida. The White House describes the gathering as a landmark summit aimed at reshaping regional alliances and reinforcing U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) looks at Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as they laugh after U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned that her name sounds like Kamala as he speaks during "The Shield of the Americas Summit," a gathering with heads of state and government officials from 12 countries in the Americas at the Trump National Doral Golf Club on March 7, 2026 in Doral, Florida. Trump was referencing to his opponent in the 2024 presidential campaign Kamala Harris. The White House describes the gathering as a landmark summit aimed at reshaping regional alliances and reinforcing U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere.
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