Today, I signed a Joint Declaration for an Enhanced Defense Partnership with United States @SecWar Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
This landmark declaration builds on our multi-decade partnership with the United States and represents an important step in strengthening the defence of Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It reflects the strategic importance both countries attach to the security and stability of Guyana and the wider Western Hemisphere.
Under this enhanced partnership, the U.S. Department of War will provide sustained defence expertise, multidomain training and combined military exercises with the Guyana Defence Force, supporting our continued efforts to develop a modern, strategic defence architecture. Our cooperation will also strengthen Guyana’s air-domain awareness and our capacity to monitor, deter and respond to threats within and around our territory.
Importantly, the declaration reinforces our shared commitment to confronting narcoterrorist organisations and narcotrafficking, building on Guyana’s and the United States’ founding roles in the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition and the Shield of the Americas. Together, we are sending a clear message that Guyana and its partners stand ready to deter malign state and non-state actors that threaten our peace, sovereignty and regional security.
This agreement marks another significant milestone in our expanding strategic partnership with the United States, which now encompasses security, energy, trade and investment. As Guyana continues to strengthen its leadership role in the hemisphere, we remain committed to building partnerships grounded in mutual respect, shared prosperity, security and the protection of our sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Today, @SECWAR and @Presidentaligy signed a landmark Joint Declaration at the Pentagon establishing an Enhanced Defense Partnership between the United States and Guyana.
Together, our two nations are strengthening our ability to confront narco-terrorist networks, secure the Caribbean, and defend our shared neighborhood.
Desde helicópteros y equipos de respuesta a emergencias hasta alimentos, agua y albergues temporales, la asistencia de Estados Unidos ya está llegando a las comunidades afectadas. Como parte de las prioridades del presidente Trump, con el @StateDept y el @Southcom coordinando los esfuerzos operativos, estamos movilizando recursos esenciales para apoyar la recuperación.
Además, estamos destinando millones de dólares en ayuda humanitaria para respaldar a las comunidades impactadas por el sismo.
Panamá puede contar con Estados Unidos. Siempre. 🇺🇸🇵🇦
On October 4, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere executed a lethal, kinetic strike on a go-fast vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean. Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking. The operation killed four narco-terrorists. @DeptofWar
President Trump celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House. 🇺🇸
"Hispanic Americans have immeasurably enriched our communities through a tireless dedication to hard work, an immense love of family, and an unshakable faith in Almighty God." - President Donald J. Trump
I participated in two events this week celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The first hosted by President Trump at the White House and the second at @A1Policy Hispanic Leadership Coalition in Doral, FL.
From the most secure border in modern American history to fighting narcoterrorists south of our border, U.S. Latinos and Latin Americans both recognize that President Trump’s prioritization of the Western Hemisphere is making our neighborhood safer.
Participé en la "Cumbre de Liderazgo Hispano" de @A1Policy, junto al embajador Cabrera @USAmbassadorPAN y al Subsecretario Adjunto de Guerra @jmhumire. Conversamos sobre cómo bajo la visión de @POTUS Trump, EE. UU. apuesta por un hemisferio unido en seguridad.
Me uní a la Cumbre de Liderazgo Hispano de @A1Policy en Miami junto al embajador de Estados Unidos en Perú, @USAmbPeru, y el subsecretario adjunto de Guerra para Asuntos de Seguridad de las Américas, @jmhumire, para conversar sobre cómo un Hemisferio Occidental seguro protege nuestra patria.
Bajo el presidente Trump, Estados Unidos está asegurando la frontera, desmantelando redes narcoterroristas y contrarrestando la influencia maligna en el hemisferio.
La era de ignorar a las Américas terminó. 🇺🇸
I am proud to be a veteran of our great United States Marine Corps, and my time in Iraq shaped me into the man I am today.
President Trump’s announcement yesterday concludes 23 years of American Forces being in Iraq, which is not only personal for me, but for the millions of our brave servicemen and women who have served and continue to serve our great country faithfully.
Thank you Mr. President for fulfilling your promise and for completely eradicating the ISIS caliphate from the face of the Earth. As @POTUS has said, Operation Inherent Resolve is officially over, and this is a victory for both the United States and Iraq. God bless our great nation and our warfighters who protect it.
Semper Fidelis!
Always an honor to be part of the White House celebrations of Hispanic Heritage. Also an amazing opportunity to catch up with old and new friends.
Great to run into one of them, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Americas Security Affairs Joseph Humire. Proud of you, brother.
En la Casa Blanca, presente en la recepción que el Presidente Donald Trump @POTUS, ofreció para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. 🇸🇻🙌🏻🇺🇸
Fue un gusto coincidir y compartir este momento con @WHAAsstSecty, Ana Quintana y @jmhumire.
In January, Secretary Hegseth promulgated the 2026 National Defense Strategy. As he put it then, “This Strategy reflects President Trump’s historic approach to our nation’s defense. It must be carried out thoroughly, rapidly, and comprehensively.”
Last week, we were pleased to provide an update on how much progress the Department has made in implementing this Strategy. 1/
Dos días en Washington y ya hemos avanzado en una agenda importante para la República Dominicana. 🇩🇴🇺🇸
En el Pentágono sostuvimos un encuentro con @Roosevelt_DTLV y @Jmhumire, con el acompañamiento de la embajadora de Estados Unidos en República Dominicana, Leah Campos, para abordar temas de seguridad y cooperación en las Américas.
U.S. Marines are on the ground in Bolivia, training shoulder to shoulder with Bolivian security forces and our Americas Counter Cartel Coalition partners: 🇺🇸 🇧🇴 🇪🇨 🇦🇷 🇵🇾 🇨🇴
6 countries, 70 military members, 1 mission: Destroy the cartels.
Real threats demand real training — and the United States and our A3C partners stand together to meet any threat. #A3C #WeDoBadThingsToBadPeople
Partners who choose order and show strength will not stand alone.
This week’s Multinational Military Exchange in Bolivia brings U.S. Marines and our A3C partners together to put that principle into practice. We stand ready to counter every threat from orchestrated riots to narco-terrorism.
Our message is clear: We do bad things to bad people.
U.S. Marines are training alongside Bolivian and Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) partners.
Those who seek to undermine A3C allies should listen carefully: if you threaten our coalition, you will face consequences beyond what you can conceive. #WeDoBadThingsToBadPeople
🚨 CABECILLA DE LOS CHONEROS ABATIDO 🚨
@FFAAECUADOR dieron de baja a uno de los objetivos criminales de más alto valor en Ecuador.
La Cárcel o infierno: este no llegó a la cárcel.