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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro addresses delegates and guests during the 60th Regular Session of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission CICAD, which is the Western Hemisphere's policy forum for dealing with the drug scourge. Mr. Almagro is pictured speaking during the opening ceremony of the conference, which was held at the Grand Ballroom, Coral Tower, at Atlantis Paradise Island, November 2-4, 2016. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna).
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PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas – Significant interventions must be taken in order to curb or eliminate drug trafficking in the region. This, according to Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro, will be the best course of action. Mr. Almagro said that drug trafficking and the associated actions that support the trade are a ‘threat to democracy.’
He was speaking at the Inauguration Ceremony of the 60th Regular Session of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) at Atlantis, Paradise Island, November 2-4, 2016.
He said in recent years, several initiatives have been implemented to thwart the efforts of criminal organizations, which conduct their business in the region. He said that all governments in the region must partner in order to discourage drug trafficking in their respective countries. He also pointed to the important role that civil society plays in assisting governments in achieving this goal.
He also spoke of protocols, which have been established by the OAS in recent years to combat drug trafficking, but said that much has to be done -- including maintenance of the Secretariat for Drug Trafficking, which he believes is key in assisting the fight.
In addition, Mr. Almagro said that every effort should be taken to strengthen CICAD, as the elimination of drug trafficking would entail a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional approach.
CICAD was established by the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1986. Each member government appoints a high-ranking representative to the Commission, which meets twice a year.
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