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Kristi Noem's office as special envoy to the Shield of the Americas is facing severe staff turmoil and operational paralysis, with the White House placing four officials on administrative leave and Noem withdrawing from public view amid scandals and internal doubts about her survival in the role.

U.S. President Donald Trump declared Cuba is nearing a transformation and promised to handle it personally at a meeting with Latin American leaders in Florida.

Former President Donald Trump launched the 'Shield of the Americas' coalition on March 5, 2026, vowing military force against drug cartels and targeting Cuba, while the White House said it commits to cooperation.