US allocates 20 million dollars to Bolivia to combat drug trafficking
Washington will contribute 20 million dollars to Bolivia to strengthen anti-narcotics efforts and combat organised crime, according to information provided by the Bolivian Foreign Ministry.
Bilateral agreement expands cooperation on security and drug trafficking combat
The Government of the United States will allocate 20 million dollars to Bolivia to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime, the Bolivian Foreign Ministry reported on Tuesday. According to correodelsur.com, the funds will be channelled through a Letter of Agreement signed between both countries to expand bilateral cooperation.
The agreement was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fernando Aramayo, and the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in La Paz, Debra Hevia. Implementation will be carried out by the Office of Antinarcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the US State Department.
The resources will be allocated to technical cooperation, training and specialised equipment aimed at strengthening Bolivian institutions in matters of public security, criminal investigation and combating organised crime. The Foreign Ministry noted that the provision of training and equipment is the central pillar of the assistance.
The agreement also includes coordinated work in areas such as investigation, interception and dismantling of international drug trafficking networks, as well as combating financial crimes, including money laundering and corruption.
"Bolivia reaffirms its commitment to international cooperation based on shared responsibility, mutual respect and coordinated action in the face of common security challenges," the Foreign Ministry stated in an official statement.
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