US and Uruguay launch $6.5M bilateral anti-drug program
What happened
Ten US officials, including members of the DEA, FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Secret Service, are in Uruguay to shape a new US$6.5 million anti-drug program. The US embassy described this as the first strictly bilateral US anti-narcotics deal. The officials met with Interior Minister Carlos Negro on October 20 to plan the program, which is intended to be the start of a long-term effort.
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Why it matters
The program represents a significant effort to enhance security cooperation in Uruguay. The initial US$6.5 million investment is aimed at strengthening anti-drug and anti-money laundering efforts, with a specific focus on the Port of Montevideo.
Officials are featuring discussions about administration policy, focusing on border security and public safety.
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Who's involved
- Homeland Security InvestigationsDirectorate of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- Carlos NegroInterior Minister of Uruguay
- Drug Enforcement AdministrationUnited States federal law enforcement agency
- Federal Bureau of InvestigationU.S. federal law enforcement agency
- UruguayCountry in South America
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The entities involved
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Homeland Security Investigations
directorate of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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Carlos Negro
Uruguayan politician
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