# United States security cooperation in South America > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/united-states-security-cooperation-in-south-america > Updated: 2026-10-26T17:42:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The United States has entered into new bilateral security agreements with Paraguay and Uruguay to combat transnational organized crime and narcotics trafficking. In Paraguay, the two nations formalized agreements to enhance border security and aerial surveillance, specifically targeting drug trafficking in the Chaco region. This cooperation includes the implementation of the Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System (PISCES), a biometric technology designed to assist Paraguayan authorities with real-time data processing at points of entry. In Uruguay, a $6.5 million public security cooperation program was established following a visit from U.S. federal agencies, including the FBI and DEA. The initiative focuses on strengthening investigative capacities and intelligence sharing to secure the Port of Montevideo against cocaine trafficking. Officials highlighted concerns regarding the regional influence of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), noting the potential for criminal organizations to utilize local logistical and financial networks. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Uruguay and United States agree on $6.5 million security cooperation Uruguay and the U.S. have launched a $6.5 million security initiative to combat organized crime and drug trafficking, focusing on intelligence sharing and monitoring the Port of Montevideo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-and-united-states-agree-on-65-million-security-cooperation ### 2026-10-19: Paraguay and United States sign security and anti-drug cooperation agreements Paraguay and the United States have signed bilateral agreements to enhance aerial interception of aircraft and implement biometric technology to combat transnational organized crime and drug trafficking. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-and-united-states-sign-security-and-aerial-interception-agreements --- Cite as: United States security cooperation in South America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/united-states-security-cooperation-in-south-america