VOICED : Ministros sudamericanos firman alianza en Brasil contra el crimen organizado

Ministers and officials from nine South American countries announced a strategic alliance to combat transnational organized crime. The meeting, held in Brasilia, was organized by the Brazilian government. The alliance aims to expand traditional policing to coordinated actions for crime prevention. Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay emphasized the need for joint actions against criminal activities. Although Argentina and Chile were present, they did not sign the document, which was endorsed by Interpol and Ameripol. The alliance focuses on intelligence sharing to prevent crimes like the murders of prosecutors Marcelo Pucci and Luz Delgado. The proposal includes a plan to gather security agents at the International Police Cooperation Center in Rio de Janeiro, with biannual meetings to assess progress.

What is the primary goal of the strategic alliance announced by South American countries?

• To develop new technologies

• To promote cultural exchange

• To expand traditional policing systems

• To increase trade among member countries

Which countries did not sign the strategic alliance document despite being present?

• Guyana and Paraguay

• Colombia and Ecuador

• Argentina and Chile

• Brazil and Bolivia

Who validated the strategic alliance document?

• The Secretary General of the United Nations

• The Prime Minister of Guyana

• The Secretary General of Interpol and the Executive Secretary of Ameripol

• The President of Brazil

What is one of the key focuses of the alliance in terms of crime prevention?

• Developing new laws

• Increasing military presence

• Exchanging intelligence data

• Building new prisons

Where is the proposed International Police Cooperation Center to be located?

• Montevideo

• Buenos Aires

• Rio de Janeiro

• Lima