Costa Rica strengthens its maritime security and seeks to join forces in the region for the dismantling of transnational organized crime.
Fighting Drug Trafficking From Space
Argentine security forces use satellite images to monitor organized crime activities.
Latin America fights human trafficking
Region takes steps to disrupt human-trafficking networks.
Guerrilla Suspected in Kidnapping of French Journalist in Colombia is Arrested
On June 27, Colombian police announced the arrest of a regional leader of the FARC guerrilla group who allegedly handled the politics of the kidnapping of French journalist Romeo Langlois, who was held for slightly over a month.
U.S. Donates Equipment to Combat Drug Trafficking in El Salvador
On June 27, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson delivered boats and vehicles to the Salvadoran Ministry of Public Safety for the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.
Embraer-Boeing Agreement to Build KC-390 Military Transport Plane
Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer and its U.S. competitor Boeing agreed on June 26 to share technical knowledge and market analysis for the development of Embraer’s KC-390 military transport plane.
Panamanian Authorities Seize Over Two Tons of Cocaine in Two Days
In three operations conducted between June 25 and 26, the Panamanian police seized 2 tons of cocaine, bringing the total amount of drugs seized so far this year to 11 tons, police authorities announced on June 27.
Girl’s Capture Highlights FARC’s Use of Minors
The capture of a wounded girl in camouflage paint and with explosives provided by FARC guerrillas has raised fears that Colombia’s half century old conflict may be taking an ominous new turn.
UN Calls to Include Countering Illicit Drug Trade on Development Agenda
Highlighting the impact of drug abuse around the world, the head of the United Nations anti-drugs office today said that countering transnational organized crime and illicit drugs must become an integral part of the development agenda.
Ecuador Seizes 2.2 Tons of Cocaine and Drug Submersible
The seizure in Ecuador of 2.2 tons of cocaine and a submersible capable of transporting up to 15 tons of drugs led President Rafael Correa to declare on June 26 that his country is one of the region’s most efficient in the fight against drug trafficking.
International Conference in Peru Commits to Reinforcing Fight against Drugs
The international anti-drug conference held in Peru on June 25 and 26 concluded with the signing of the Lima Declaration, in which delegations from 61 countries in attendance committed themselves to increasing their efforts through an integrated strategy against drug trafficking.