The Trump administration’s stepped-up military actions in Latin America resemble “plinking”—casual target practice against weak opponents. From strikes on drug traffickers to potential aggression toward Panama or Venezuela, these moves serve domestic political theater rather than strategy. This analysis explores the motives, historical parallels, and potential fallout of treating the hemisphere as a free-fire zone.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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