Arms Export Control: Enhancing Security in Latin America
New regulations shift control over arms exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State to better monitor and prevent illegal arms trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean. This aims to reduce violence and crime, often fueled by US-origin firearms, directly impacting regional security and stability, as well as migration issues.
Key points
Transfer of responsibility for arms export licensing from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State to increase oversight.
Introduction of certification and end-use monitoring requirements for exported firearms to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.
Strengthening cooperation between US government agencies and with Latin American and Caribbean countries to combat arms smuggling.
Requirement for regular reports to Congress on arms exports and efforts to combat illegal trafficking.
Expired
Citizen Poll