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 Trump
• Differences between drug trafficking and terrorist groups
• Impact of sanctions on migration and humanitarian crises
• China, Russia, and Iran's influence in Latin America
• U.S. summit strategies and regional exclusions
• The role of military force in drug interdiction
• U.S. foreign policy failures and regional alliances