Brazil weighs joining Chile-led anti-drug alliance, bypassing US Shield framework

Brazil is reportedly considering joining the Santiago Commitment, an anti-drug trafficking alliance led by Chile's government under José Antonio Kast, which operates independently of the US-backed Shield of the Americas. The move signals a potential shift in regional counter-narcotics cooperation, possibly reflecting Brazil's desire for more autonomous multilateral engagement. The report is based on a single source (Folha de São Paulo) and has not been officially confirmed.