The United States government has publicly praised Argentina’s role in the joint fight against drug trafficking, highlighting the significant operational results achieved under Javier Milei’s administration. Through the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), officials emphasized the close coordination with the DEA to combat this transnational phenomenon. During 2025, this cooperation led to the seizure of over 1,260 kilograms of cocaine and thousands of doses of synthetic drugs, as well as the arrest of 35 high-profile traffickers.

This recognition comes within the context of a strengthening strategic alliance between Buenos Aires and Washington. The U.S. administration noted that these actions not only protect security within the hemisphere but also keep dangerous substances off the streets of both nations. The success of these operations is part of the “Shield of the Americas” initiative, a regional cooperation program aimed at dismantling criminal networks that link drug trafficking with international terrorism and malign foreign influences in the region.

The design of this security architecture is directly supported by key figures in the U.S. government, who have identified Argentina as a fundamental partner in defending Western values and private property. According to official reports, the joint operation allowed for the seizure of significant amounts of MDMA, LSD, and amphetamines, demonstrating unprecedented effectiveness in dismantling the finances and logistics of major cartels. This technical and military collaboration represents a paradigm shift in Argentine foreign policy, prioritizing concrete results over the ideological rhetoric of the past.

Finally, the U.S. government reaffirmed its commitment to continue training and mobilizing resources alongside the armies of partner nations to dismantle the ability of these organizations to export violence. For the Milei administration, this international backing validates its internal security policy and consolidates Argentina as the primary strategic ally of the United States in the Southern Cone. The fight against organized crime is thus positioned as a central axis of the new regional order, ensuring peace and institutional stability against global threats.