Transnational organized crime
Coverage of Transnational organized crime in the Nexus archive.
- Uruguay and Chile agree to coordinate against organized crime after an Orsi-Kast summit
Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi and Chile's President José Antonio Kast agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation against transnational organized crime following a summit in Montevideo. Their joint statement also covered security, fisheries, Antarctica, the bi-oceanic corridor, and economic integration during Kast's official visit.
- Mercosur leaders push for a regional security architecture against organized crime
Mercosur leaders emphasized the need for a regional security architecture to combat transnational organized crime during the 68th summit in Luque, Paraguay. The summit, where Paraguay handed over the pro tempore presidency to Uruguay, featured discussions on concrete goals and deadlines for the initiative.
- Homeland Security Task Forces Target Transnational Organized Crime on U.S. Soil
The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations have launched a new task force to combat violent crime perpetrated by transnational criminal organizations, including foreign gangs and cartels operating within the United States. This coordinated effort aims to address the growing threat posed by organized crime groups with international connections.