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DEA Summit: Trump Government Reaffirms Alliance with Milei, Promises More Anti-Drug Cooperation
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DEA Summit: Trump Government Reaffirms Alliance with Milei, Promises More Anti-Drug Cooperation

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentina co-hosted the 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) with the United States in Buenos Aires.
  • Argentina's Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva and DEA head Terry Cole reaffirmed the strategic alliance against organized crime and drug trafficking.
  • The U.S. government pledged increased investment in technology and resources for Argentina's security efforts, praising its regional leadership.

Buenos Aires, Argentina – Argentina and the United States co-hosted the 40th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC), a major global forum for combating drug trafficking, in Buenos Aires. The summit underscored the strong alignment between Argentina's government under Javier Milei and the U.S. administration.

It is very important to highlight this, and that is one of the reasons why we are here. It is about valuing what they are doing and their work.

— Terrance “Terry” ColeDEA head praising Argentina's efforts in combating drug trafficking during the IDEC conference.

Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva represented Argentina, while Terrance “Terry” Cole, appointed by President Trump to lead the DEA, represented the United States. Both officials emphasized the strategic partnership in fighting organized crime and drug trafficking. The U.S. explicitly backed Argentina's security initiatives, promising greater investment in technology and resources.

For us, it means, first of all, a vote of confidence as a country for all that we have been doing and, of course, a recognition of our work in the fight against organized crime.

— Alejandra MonteolivaArgentina's Security Minister responding to the U.S. government's praise and support.

During a press conference, Cole commended Argentina's efforts, calling them "extraordinary" and highlighting the country as a "model for the region." He stated, "The DEA and the United States government greatly value this alliance. We will continue to invest in technology, supporting the operations your teams carry out every day. This is what a true partnership means."

They are doing extraordinary things against drug traffickers and terrorists. They are leaders in the region, and I want the Argentine people to know that. This is a model for the region.

— Terrance “Terry” ColeDEA head praising Argentina's security management and its role in the region.

Monteoliva noted that Argentina maintains a relatively low homicide rate linked to organized crime compared to other regional nations, averaging 19%. Discussions also addressed challenges related to borders and the waterway as key fronts in the fight against organized crime.

The DEA and the United States government greatly value this alliance. We will continue to invest in technology, supporting the operations your teams carry out every day. This is what a true partnership means.

— Terrance “Terry” ColeDEA head affirming continued U.S. support and investment in Argentina's anti-crime efforts.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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