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President of the Republic Dina Boluarte on Sunday affirmed that the ministerial meeting of Andean Community (CAN) member countries, which is taking place in Lima, will contribute to laying the foundations to confront transnational crime.
These remarks were delivered during her participation at the 24th Extraordinary Meeting of the Andean Council.
"I am confident that today's meeting will contribute to laying the foundations for a renewed and revitalized Andean security agenda that will allow us to effectively confront transnational organized crime," the President stated.
"The fight against national and transnational organized crime is a matter of utmost priority, and your presence also shows that this is also true for Andean Community countries and the region," she added, mentioning senior officials and representatives of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Thus, the dignitary underscored the urgency of taking resolute, immediate, and concrete actions to confront criminal groups, both national and transnational, so as to ensure peace, stability, and democratic governance in society.
Subsequently, Mrs. Boluarte highlighted some actions that she finds it essential, such as a joint approach by the Andean Community to confront international crime through international public policies and joint operational actions.
"I share with you what I find it essential to advance resolutely in the fight against transnational organized crime. First, international organized crime now attacks democracy, internal order, and society in all our countries, and that requires a necessary rapprochement and joint action among CAN countries," she said.
"Second, transnational organized crime cannot be faced in isolation, but there must be uniform international public policies and joint operational actions, which is the purpose of this meeting," the Head of State added.
In addition, she mentioned other aspects such as the implementation of actions to prevent young people and society in general from succumbing to criminal actions, as well as the need to set tangible goals within specific deadlines.
"Thirdly, (she mentioned) sustainable actions that take into account political, economic, and social factors that can lead to criminal phenomena, and thus address their structural aspects and vicious circles that limit the development of our populations, especially our young people," she remarked.
"Finally, we must be action-oriented. Good intentions will not meet the set goal if they are not translated into tangible and effective actions with results in the medium and long term," the top official added.
Furthermore, she highlighted that the agreements made during this session will allow Latin America to move forwards in terms of security, both nationally and internationally, in order to continue to promote development and peace among citizens.
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Published: 1/21/2024