Honduras is no longer the world's most violent country thanks to the Armed Forces and police, who are working together to improve public safety and confront international drug traffickers and violent street gangs.
Transnational Threats
Costa Rican Security Forces Deploy Armored Vehicle to Fight Organized Crime
The Costa Rican Judicial Investigation Department’s (OIJ) Special Tactical Response Service (SERT) has an armored vehicle to assist security forces in carrying out high-risk tasks.
Paraguayan Navy Plays Key Role in Fight against Drug Trafficking
Paraguay's Navy is playing an increasingly important role in the fight against drug trafficking, with members of the Special Forces (FF. EE.) working with National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD).
Caribbean Partners and SOUTHCOM Discuss Collaborative Counter Narcotics Program
Between August 24 and 27, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) hosted a Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) between engineer officers from the Coast Guards of 13 Caribbean partner nations in order to jointly develop the ability to respond to illicit maritime trafficking threats.
Salvadoran Military Protects Public Transportation from Gangs
At the end of July, the MS-13 and Barrio 18 gangs threatened to attack bus drivers and public transportation vehicles, causing the Armed Forces of El Salvador (FAES) to deploy Troops throughout the country's mass transportation system.
Paraguayan Military Increases Participation in Humanitarian Aid Operations
The V South American Defense Conference was held in Asunción from August 18 to 21.
Operation MARTILLO: U.S. Coast Guard, Law Enforcement Teams Seize More than 32 Tons of Cocaine
Operating under the auspices of Operation Martillo, U.S. Coast Guard cutters and law enforcement teams operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean seized more than 32 tons of cocaine, valued at more than $1 billion.
Dominican Republic, United Kingdom Cooperate to Fight Drug Trafficking
Research and operations personnel for the new Transnational Drug Enforcement Division (DTCN) are training at the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA).
Salvadoran Navy, U.S. SOUTHCOM Cooperate to Fight Drug Trafficking
The Naval Force of El Salvador (FNES), working in cooperation with U.S. SOUTHCOM, has struck strong blows against maritime drug trafficking.
Honduran Campaign to Counter Drug Crime Includes Help of Civilians
Many citizens in Honduras actively participate in the battle against organized crime and drug trafficking through the “Únete a Nuestra Lucha” (Join Our Fight). The campaign encourages the civilian population to cooperate with the Drug Enforcement Bureau (DLCN) to reduce and eliminate the sale of narcotics and to disband drug-trafficking [ … ]
Bolivia’s FELCN has Seized 14.4 Tons of Cocaine in 2015
From January to the end of July, Bolivia’s Special Force against Drug Trafficking (FELCN) seized 14.4 tons of cocaine.
Organized Crime Groups Use Cattle Industry to Transport Drugs in Central America
Drug traffickers in Central America are hiding narcotics inside trucks and trailers used to transport livestock.