Trump Administration Seeks Latin American Approval for Joint U.S. Military Strikes on Their Soil

The Trump administration has pressed Latin American leaders to permit U.S. forces to conduct joint military strikes within their territory, the New York Times reported August 7, 2026. The overture follows the U.S. raid that removed Venezuela's Maduro in January. It signals a move from unilateral action toward regionally coordinated operations under Washington's direction — raising sovereignty questions the new governments must now weigh.