Mike Vigil, Americas Security | Mar 09, 2026 001

In this in-depth interview, Mike Vigil, former Chief of International Operations for the DEA, discusses the complexities of hemispheric security initiatives, U.S. foreign policy, and the impact of political decisions on regional stability. Gain insights into the challenges of drug trafficking, migration, and international relations in the context of recent U.S. strategies.Hemispheric security initiative under TrumpDifferences between drug trafficking and terrorist groupsImpact of sanctions on migration and humanitarian crisesChina, Russia, and Iran's influence in Latin AmericaU.S. summit strategies and regional exclusionsThe role of military force in drug interdictionU.S. foreign policy failures and regional alliances