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Latin America has become a hotbed for crypto adoption, especially in countries with weak fiat infrastructure. Heightened U.S. involvement could trigger sanctions on crypto exchanges suspected of facilitating cartel financing, while also prompting governments to consider state‑backed digital currencies as a counter‑measure. This creates a clash between illicit finance controls and the push for financial inclusion via crypto.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American countries to adopt a more aggressive military approach against drug cartels and warned that business as usual will not stand.