U.S. Defends Anti-Cartel Military Effort as Leaders Meet in Caribbean

A regional coalition met in the Caribbean as the U.S. defended a military effort aimed at disrupting and combating drug traffickers.

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U.S. Defends Anti-Cartel Military Effort as Leaders Meet in Caribbean

The United States defended its military campaign against drug cartels as leaders gathered in the Caribbean for a regional coalition meeting.

The coalition convened as part of the U.S. effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers. Officials have drawn comparisons with the campaigns against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.

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