"The meeting, called Shield of the Americas, reflects the growing alignment of countries in the region with the Republican's policies amid the ongoing escalation of conflict in the Middle East. In addition to Milei, Trump's staunch ally, other likeminded presidents will participate, including those of Paraguay (Santiago Pena), Bolivia (Rodrigo Paz), Ecuador (Daniel Noboa), El Salvador (Nayib Bukele), and Honduras (Nasry Asfura)."
"Milei will set foot on U.S. soil for the second time in less than a month, after also traveling for another event convened by Trump: the inauguration of his Peace Council. The Argentine leader has made 16 trips to the United States since arriving at the Casa Rosada a little over two years ago, a figure that contrasts with his scarce visits to neighboring countries."
"Since Milei shifted Argentina's foreign policy to move closer to the United States, the North American power has shown particular interest in Ushuaia, Argentina's gateway port to Antarctica. In 2024, the southern city received a visit from then U.S. Southern Command chief Laura Richardson, and in May 2025 from her successor, Alvin Holsey."
Argentine President Javier Milei is traveling to Miami this weekend to participate in the Shield of the Americas summit convened by Trump, bringing together rightwing Latin American leaders including those from Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Honduras. This meeting reflects growing regional alignment with Republican policies amid Middle East tensions. Milei's visit marks his second trip to the U.S. in less than a month, following Trump's Peace Council inauguration. Since taking office over two years ago, Milei has made 16 U.S. visits while rarely visiting neighboring countries. Argentina recently joined a regional coalition against narcoterrorism during a hemispheric security meeting led by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The U.S. has shown particular strategic interest in Argentina's Ushuaia port as a gateway to Antarctica.
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