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United States expands security cooperation and drone deployment in Latin America
The United States is significantly expanding its security and anti-narcotics cooperation in Latin America through new institutional structures and military assets.
In Argentina, Washington has established a regional unit of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in Buenos Aires. This move is supported by a $13.35 million fund, with $7.5 million specifically allocated for projects within Argentina and $5.85 million for regional initiatives. This expansion is expected to increase existing cooperation resources tenfold.
In Colombia and Ecuador, the U.S. has deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones, which were transferred from Africa to enhance surveillance and precision strike capabilities against organized crime. Ecuadorian officials confirmed that two Reaper drones are already operational in their airspace.
Additionally, the U.S. administration plans to reallocate over $52 million from Foreign Military Financing to support security efforts in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Panama, aiming to strengthen regional defenses against drug trafficking and organized crime.
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Argentina · Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs · Colombia · Ecuador · Ministry of Security of Argentina · United States · United States · United States Department of State
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A fund of $13.35 million has been approved for anti-drug trafficking and organized crime programs in Argentina and Latin America. catamarcadigital.com · www.perfil.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Of the $13.35 million, $7.5 million is designated for projects specifically in Argentina. catamarcadigital.com · www.perfil.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The U.S. plans to reallocate over $52 million from Foreign Military Financing to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and Panama. www.expreso.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Two Reaper drones are already operating in Ecuadorian airspace. www.metroecuador.com.ec
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States is expanding its security cooperation structure in Argentina. catamarcadigital.com · www.perfil.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The United States transferred MQ-9 Reaper drones from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador. crprensa.com · estrategia.la · english.elpais.com · www.metroecuador.com.ec
- [● 2 SOURCES] A regional unit of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) has been created in Buenos Aires. catamarcadigital.com · www.perfil.com