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However, the escalation raises questions about the possible risks of retaliation from drug cartels and their state-linked allies, as well as the broader implications for regional stability. For the Dominican Republic, this partnership aligns with a strategic shift towards more active involvement in regional security issues—a move that could reshape the landscape of Caribbean narcotics interdiction.
U.S. Messaging and the War on Drugs
President Trump’s remarks underscore the broader narrative: the war on drugs is intensifying, and traffickers face not only arrest but also deadly consequences for their actions. Trump emphasized that drug-running and violence threaten U.S. national security and should be met with lethal force when necessary.