US-Mexico Military Training Program to Counter Transnational Criminal Organizations.
This act mandates the creation of a pilot program for the US military to train Mexican armed forces within the United States. The goal is to enhance Mexico's capacity to fight transnational criminal organizations involved in drug, weapon, and human trafficking. This cooperation is intended to improve US border and domestic security by addressing threats at their source.
Key points
Establishment of a five-year pilot program for training Mexican armed forces focused on combating international organized crime.
Training includes joint network analysis, counter threat financing, and stopping illicit trafficking (drugs, weapons, humans).
The program aims to increase US security by limiting the operations of cartels and criminal groups in the region.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2098
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-06-21