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US-Pacific crime and security cooperation
Overview
Following the inaugural US-Pacific Islands Conference of Police Ministers in Los Angeles, the United States has committed over $44 million to assist Pacific Island nations in disrupting organized crime, drug cartels, and cybercrime networks. A significant portion of this funding, approximately $18.2 million, is intended to help nations detect money flows supporting narcotic groups. This includes $5 million for the Pacific Alliance for Combating Illicit Finance and Cybercrime (PACIFIC) program, which focuses on digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracing, and beneficial ownership investigations.
In conjunction with these financial commitments, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Cartwright Weiland warned of the expanding influence of drug cartels and narcoterrorist groups in the region. Weiland noted that criminal networks from the Americas are extending operations into the Pacific, creating significant geopolitical insecurity. The U.S. has emphasized a commitment to supporting the sovereignty and local expertise of Pacific governments through increased intelligence sharing and regional cooperation.
Entities
Francis L. Donovan · Dominican Republic Ministry of Defense · Los Angeles · Cartwright Weiland · U.S. Southern Command
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) conference was held in Santo Domingo on October 26 and 27. diarionorterd.com · diarionoticias.do · infoenn.com · ntelemicro.com · n.com.do · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Representatives from 19 nations participated in the conference. diarionorterd.com · diarionoticias.do · infoenn.com · ntelemicro.com · n.com.do · +3 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] General Francis L. Donovan described the Dominican Republic as a key ally and strategic location. ardigital.com.do · diarionoticias.do · dominicanaaldia.com · infoenn.com · ntelemicro.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The conference was co-organized by the Dominican Republic Ministry of Defense and SOUTHCOM. diarionorterd.com · diarionoticias.do · ardigital.com.do · eldia.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] Participants worked on an operational plan and a governance charter to define coalition priorities. diarionorterd.com · diarionoticias.do · eldia.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] The coalition aims to strengthen intelligence exchange and develop joint operations against criminal networks. diarionoticias.do · infoenn.com · eldia.com.do
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Luis Abinader opened the conference on October 27. infoenn.com · n.com.do · ntelemicro.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The coalition seeks to address illicit financing, logistics, and corruption used by cartels. diarionoticias.do
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 13 sourcesDominican Republic hosts Americas Counter Cartel Coalition conference
Nineteen nations met in Santo Domingo for the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition conference to coordinate intelligence and joint operations against transnational criminal networks and narco-terrorism.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sourcesUnited States allocates $44 million to combat Pacific criminal networks
The U.S. is investing over $44 million to help Pacific nations combat organized crime, targeting drug cartels and cybercrime through enhanced maritime security and cryptocurrency tracking training.
Sources
ardigital.com.do · bhaskarlive.in · criptonoticias.com.br · diarionorterd.com · diarionoticias.do · dicionariodireito.com.br · dominicanaaldia.com · eldia.com.do · eluniversaldigital.net · infoenn.com · mangalorean.com · n.com.do · news.bitcoin.com · ntelemicro.com · ocoainformativa.net · primicias.com.do · puntacanahits.com · socialnews.xyz · teleradioamerica.com