Argentina will host new US regional unit to fight drug trafficking
The Security Minister said Washington approved funding of US$13.3, 10 times the current resources allocated to bilateral cooperation La entrada Argentina will host new US regional unit to fight drug trafficking se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
According to Argentine Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva, the United States has established a new regional unit in Argentina to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. This unit, under the U.S. State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, will receive a US$13.35 million fund, ten times the current allocation for cooperation projects with Argentina.
Monteoliva stated that Argentina is a reliable country and strategic partner of the U.S. in security matters. Of the allocated funds, $7.5 million will be used for cooperation projects within Argentina, with the remainder supporting initiatives for the region as a whole. The purpose of the regional unit is to facilitate joint projects and enhance operational capabilities in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.
INL director for Argentina and Uruguay, Adam Weise, recently visited the Argentine Naval Prefecture to participate in technical cooperation activities. The announcement follows Argentina's alignment with the U.S. under President Javier Milei, who has maintained a good relationship with former President Donald Trump. The collaboration has resulted in enhanced security cooperation, including information sharing, criminal intelligence, training, technical assistance, and joint operations against drug trafficking organizations.
However, the ministry did not specify which countries the project would encompass or the limits of the region covered by the unit, nor did it detail the specific activities or projects to be undertaken.
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