Taking the Fight to Cartels and Narco-Terrorists This week, 19 partner nations of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) convened in Panama, reaffirming their commitment to work together to dismantle dangerous transnational criminal drug cartels. #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan and senior coalition leaders finalized operational next steps to drive swift, concrete action against the cartels threatening security and stability across the Western Hemisphere. "Our strength is in our complementary capabilities. We are ready to move forward." - Gen. Donovan @DeptofWar @SecWar

US Southern Command convened the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) in Panama with 19 partner nations. This meeting solidified operational next steps and reaffirmed commitment to dismantling transnational criminal drug cartels threatening regional security.