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30 Nations Unite to Strengthen Hemisphere Security Amid Rising Threats

2/12/2026

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth leads talks with representatives from more than 30 nations in Washington to boost Western Hemisphere security.
Discussions prioritize border control and drug trafficking, aligned with U.S. actions against Mexican cartel drones that breached airspace.
Arctic security is a key topic due to rising Russian and Chinese activity.
The summit follows the U.S. military's capture of Nicolás Maduro, signaling a shifting regional security landscape.

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Story summary

War Secretary Pete Hegseth leads talks with representatives from more than 30 nations in Washington to boost Western Hemisphere security.
Discussions prioritize border control and drug trafficking, aligned with U.S. actions against Mexican cartel drones that breached airspace.
Arctic security is a key topic due to rising Russian and Chinese activity.
The summit follows the U.S. military's capture of Nicolás Maduro, signaling a shifting regional security landscape.