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Brazil and US intensify fight against transnational crime
The mission by the justice ministry guaranteed the return of the Brazilian Federal Police to the Ameripol framework - Credit: Ministério da Justiça
Aiming to intensity the fight against the trafficking of drugs, weapons and persons and the repression of financial crime, Brazil and the United States ratified multiple bilateral agreements during a trip to Washington DC last week. The mission was led by Brazilian Justice and Public Security Minister Torquato Jardim.
According to Jardim, the agreements cover technology transfers and measures to strengthen the fight against transnational crime. "Technology is critical when we think about the extent of the crimes, criminal organisations and international relations involved. It is of little use to just hold a public tender and hire more professionals when you need to operate satellites and drones and manage 17,000 km of land border," the minister explained.
In addition to the importance of modernising the system, Jardim highlighted the ongoing integration process between the different agencies that operate under the justice ministry - including the Federal Police (PF), the Federal Highway Police (PRF), the National Secretariat of Public Security (Senasp), the National Penitentiary Department and the National Indian Foundation (Funai).
The mission also guaranteed the return of the Brazilian Federal Police to the Ameripol, an organisation linked to the Organization of American States (OAS) that brings together police agencies from various countries of the continent.
Commitments
The first agreement with the US government involves the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and the US Office of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), under which experts from the US will share expertise in identifying and tracking stolen weapons. The partnership will also help Brazil investigate illegal weapons suppliers and routes used by international traffickers.
Another agreement, signed with the US Department of State, will allow for the training of Brazilian professionals in intelligence tactical schemes against drug trafficking and trafficking in persons.
US instructors will come to Brazil to train national agents. In addition to the PF and the PRF, the Ministry of Justice will extend the agreement to the states, which will allow for police officers to be trained throughout the country.