Combating cartels in the Western Hemisphere: The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition is paving the way to defeat narco-terrorists. Together, we are dismantling these narco-terrorist networks to halt the spread of violence and corruption throughout the region and into the U.S. homeland. U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. #JTFWHEM @The24MEU @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT @afsouth @usairforce

The US Southern Command announced a coalition to combat cartels in the Western Hemisphere, aiming to dismantle narco-terrorist networks. US military forces are deployed to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland.