Trump pledges US security against Mexican cartels with military coalition

African outlets focus on Trump’s offer of US missiles to Latin American leaders and question whether heavy weapons are an effective answer to drug cartels. They note that many Latin American states already struggle with corruption and weak institutions, raising fears that new arms could be misused or diverted. Commentators draw parallels with African conflicts where militarised campaigns against criminal groups have sometimes strengthened warlords instead of dismantling them.

• •African coverage reports that Trump offered Latin American leaders US missiles to fight cartels.
• •Commentators in Africa warn that supplying advanced weapons to fragile states can fuel internal abuses.
• •Some African writers argue that cartels thrive on corruption and poverty that missiles cannot fix.
• •Reports highlight that Latin American leaders face domestic pressure over sovereignty and the risk of US overreach.
• •African outlets compare the plan to past security campaigns where armed groups captured or diverted state-supplied weapons.