Unveiling Troubling Patterns in Latin America – losangeles365.info

Former President Donald Trump’s recent high-profile military operations targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels in Latin American waters have reignited a familiar yet controversial approach to U.S. policy in the region. While these dramatic interdictions and destruction of so-called “narco boats” generate media attention, they largely represent a return to an outdated, militarized strategy that overlooks the basic drivers of the narcotics trade.

Rather than channeling resources into sustainable initiatives such as economic empowerment, anti-corruption reforms, and multilateral diplomacy, this approach relies heavily on:

• Intense military actions that yield limited lasting results;
• Short-lived tactical wins without addressing systemic governance challenges;
• Neglect of community-based prevention and rehabilitation programs;
• Heightened regional mistrust by sidelining the sovereignty and nuanced…