Peru's newly inaugurated president, Dina Boluarte, has indicated her government will join the United States' Shield of the Americas coalition, signaling a closer alignment with former President Donald Trump's security initiative. The announcement comes as Boluarte prepares to take office, marking a shift in Peru's foreign policy toward greater cooperation with Washington.

The Shield of the Americas, a Trump-era initiative, aims to strengthen security partnerships across Latin America by promoting counter-narcotics efforts and combating organized crime. Boluarte's decision to join the coalition reflects a broader strategy to enhance Peru's strategic position in regional security matters.

According to reports from aljazeera.com, the move is part of a larger effort to bolster bilateral relations and align with U.S. priorities in the region. The coalition has faced criticism for its focus on law enforcement and its potential impact on human rights, but Boluarte's administration appears committed to pursuing closer ties with the United States.

This development underscores the ongoing influence of Trump's policies in shaping regional security dynamics, even as his administration has ended. (aljazeera.com)