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INTER-AMERICAN COMMITTEE AGAINST TERRORISM (CICTE)

TWENTY-SIXTH REGULAR PERIOD OF SESSIONS OEA/Ser.L/X.2.26

April 8-9, 2026 CICTE/doc.7/26 rev. 1 Panama City, Panama 9 April 2026

Original: Spanish

WORKPLAN 2026–2027

BY THE SECRETARIAT OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMITTEE AGAINST TERRORISM

(Approved during the fourth plenary session held on April 9, 2026)WORK PLAN 2026–2027

BY THE SECRETARIAT OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMITTEE AGAINST TERRORISM

I. Introduction The Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) hereby presents the work plan for the period 2026–2027. During this period, the Secretariat of the Committee will provide the necessary technical support for the holding of the regular session and any other meetings it deems appropriate to convene in accordance with its Statute. It will also provide relevant technical support for meetings of the Working Group on Confidence-Building Measures and Cooperation in Cyberspace, as well as for discussions on CICTE-related topics held within the framework of the OAS political bodies.

The Committee’s programs will focus on providing support to OAS Member States that require it in the following priority areas: cybersecurity; disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, particularly through technical support for the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004); coordinated border management (security of air, land, and maritime borders); protection of vulnerable targets and crowded spaces (including tourist destinations and major events); technical assistance to counter terrorist financing; and the prevention of violent extremism that could lead to terrorism. In addition, the Secretariat will continue its efforts to support the development or strengthening

of tools for the exchange of information and/or good practices on issues within the Committee’s mandate. It will also continue to promote inter-agency coordination with other relevant international bodies in order to strengthen the capacity to respond to current and emerging challenges. All programs of the Committee Secretariat have a regional scope, with specific activities that may be implemented in several Member States, as required, depending on needs and the availability of resources. The implementation of the projects includes a comprehensive and cross-cutting approach, ensuring alignment with the four pillars of the OAS: democracy, human rights, security, and integral development. This approach promotes close coordination among the different areas of the OAS, strengthening synergies, avoiding duplication, and maximizing the impact of projects on the ground.

II. Main programs

A. Cybersecurity Purpose: To support Member States in their efforts to promote cybersecurity and resilience through a comprehensive approach that includes the prevention of, response to, and recovery from cyber threats2and/or attacks, through the development of policies and regulatory frameworks, the strengthening of technical capacities, international cooperation, and the dissemination of cybersecurity expertise.

Proposed activities:  Technical and legislative assistance to develop, update, and implement national cybersecurity strategies and/or legislation, as required.  Support for capacity-building efforts in cyber diplomacy.  Strengthening of national technical capacities, particularly those of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), to prevent, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents, mainly through the CSIRTAmericas network.  Development of publications and/or technical documents to raise awareness of cybersecurity issues.  Implementation of initiatives aimed at developing the cybersecurity workforce in Member States, including the professional development of young people and the development of national cybersecurity education frameworks.  Development of initiatives aimed at promoting women’s participation and closing the gender gap in cybersecurity.

 Organization of regional and international events to facilitate cooperation and the exchange of information and best practices, with a view to strengthening the capacity to respond to cyber incidents.  Coordination with other areas of the OAS General Secretariat, as appropriate, to design and implement regional initiatives that strengthen Member States’ capacities to understand, anticipate, and mitigate the risks posed by quantum computing, generative and agentic artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging threats.  Preparation of a technical proposal to update the Inter-American Comprehensive Cyber Security Strategy: A Multidimensional and Multidisciplinary Approach to Creating a Cyber Security Culture (2004). This proposal will be submitted for consideration by OAS Member States.

B. Disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction Purpose: To promote a universal, effective, and non-discriminatory regime for the disarmament and nonproliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and their means of delivery, and in particular to support Member States in the effective implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004).

Proposed activities:  Organization of outreach activities on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, related threats, international instruments and obligations, and related topics.- 3 -  Training for government officials, laboratory personnel, life scientists, and academics in biosafety and biosecurity through two massive open online courses to be offered in Spanish and open to participants from OAS Member States who meet the requirements established in the call for each course.  Training for industry representatives on export controls for dual-use goods and technologies through a massive open online course to be offered in Spanish and open to participants from OAS Member States who meet the requirements established in the course announcement.  National biosafety and biosecurity training for laboratory personnel.  Support for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) through technical assistance for the

drafting of National Action Plans, the strengthening of domestic regulatory frameworks, the organization of peer review exercises, and the coordination of the regional network of points of contact.  Technical publications on opportunities for strengthening institutions and public policy in response to regional proliferation threats involving weapons of mass destruction.  Raising awareness in the public and private sectors of emerging semiconductor technologies in the context of strategic trade controls.  Raising awareness within the public sector to strengthen national and regional nuclear security capacities.  Raising awareness of best practices and international standards among the public and private sectors, as well as academia, to prevent the transfer of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to weapons of mass destruction systems.  Strengthening public and private sector capacities to prevent, detect, and report proliferation financing through technical training aimed at improving understanding of proliferation and reducing vulnerabilities in financial and trade systems.  Collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to advance chemical safety and the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.  Collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs to continue efforts related to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the region.

C. Coordinated border management (security of air, land, and sea borders) Aviation security Purpose: To support the strengthening of existing capacity to comply with the standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the Convention on International Civil Aviation, in particular Annex 17 – Security: Safeguarding International Civil Aviation against Acts of Unlawful Interference, and other relevant recommendations aimed at protecting international civil aviation from possible acts of terrorism.

Proposed activities:  Maintenance of a network of National Focal Points to promote cooperation and the exchange of information and good practices among aviation security authorities.- 4 -  Participation in events on aviation security and border security organized by the International

Civil Aviation Organization and other international partners in order to maintain the presence of the OAS-CICTE in the region on these issues. Cargo and container security Purpose: To support Member States in strengthening commercial cargo security mechanisms and capacities, as well as the security of associated means of transport at land, maritime, and air ports of entry, including customs procedures and the control, inspection, and interdiction of cross-border cargo and related means of transport.

Proposed activities:  Development of introductory courses, both virtual and in person, on cargo security at land and maritime borders.  Development of biosafety courses for customs and border security officers on how to protect against future endemic or pandemic threats.  Provision of tactical and personal protective equipment.  Establishment of a regional roster of experts who can serve as national and international trainers in support of this program, thereby strengthening the professional profile of officers and fostering regional coordination and cooperation.  On-site technical assessment and analysis missions at land, air, and sea borders to identify vulnerabilities and strategies to optimize cargo inspection and control processes and the means by which cargo is transported.  Awareness-raising initiatives and training courses on gender gaps and challenges, as well as strategies and tools for the empowerment of officers in these agencies.

Protection of vulnerable targets and crowded spaces Purpose: To support Member States in strengthening existing capacities, inter-agency coordination, and hemispheric cooperation in order to protect vulnerable targets and crowded spaces, including tourist destinations and major events, from potential terrorist threats.

Proposed activities:  Organization of courses, workshops, and other initiatives to support Member States in planning security for major events and tourist destinations in the region.  Documentation of practices and lessons learned from the security planning of major events.  Maintenance of the program’s networks of national focal points on major event security and tourism security.  Development of tools for the protection of vulnerable targets and crowded spaces, including an electronic library of reference materials and technical guides.- 5D. Prevention of terrorism Prevention of terrorist financing and proliferation financing Purpose: To support Member States in countering terrorism and terrorist financing through the implementation of legislative frameworks consistent with their legal obligations, international standards, and effective

an electronic library of reference materials and technical guides.- 5D. Prevention of terrorism Prevention of terrorist financing and proliferation financing Purpose: To support Member States in countering terrorism and terrorist financing through the implementation of legislative frameworks consistent with their legal obligations, international standards, and effective systems for detecting and preventing terrorist financing and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Proposed activities:  Legislative assistance to update domestic legal frameworks on terrorist financing in line with international instruments and the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force

(FATF).  Support for the development of effective systems for the implementation of targeted financial sanctions and domestic listing systems, in accordance with international legal instruments.  Capacity-building on special investigative techniques, prosecution, and other tools consistent with international standards in this area.  Promotion of cooperation among the various actors involved in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving terrorist financing and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction at the national and regional levels.  Raising awareness in the public and private sectors of emerging threats related to terrorist financing and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as relevant methods for detection, prevention, and judicial investigation, as appropriate. Preventing violent extremism that could lead to terrorism Purpose: To support Member States in their efforts to prevent violent extremism that may lead to terrorism, particularly through the strengthening of national capacities and regional cooperation in this field.

Proposed activities:  Organization of forums, seminars, workshops, and other in-person and virtual activities to promote a better understanding of the phenomenon of violent extremism and its manifestations, as well as the threat it poses and the need to prevent it.  Participation in specialized meetings and multisectoral dialogues on current and emerging trends in the prevention of violent extremism and on multilateral efforts to develop and implement prevention frameworks.  Promotion of capacity-building for regional diplomatic and consular officials in strategic communications and community resilience mechanisms to prevent violent extremism that may lead to terrorism.- 6III. Portfolio of projects The list of projects under implementation for 2026–2027 is as follows: Cybersecurity  Support to the OAS and its Member States in addressing the gender gap in the cybersecurity

communications and community resilience mechanisms to prevent violent extremism that may lead to terrorism.- 6III. Portfolio of projects The list of projects under implementation for 2026–2027 is as follows: Cybersecurity  Support to the OAS and its Member States in addressing the gender gap in the cybersecurity agenda (2022–2026). Donor: Canada.  Strengthening capacities to address cybersecurity threats and tackle cybercrime in the Americas – Phase 3 (2024–2027). Donor: Canada.  Enhancing partner countries’ capacity in the Western Hemisphere to use best practices in their national approaches to cybersecurity (2024–2029). Donor: United States.  Cyberroads: Building Blocks Toward a Secure Digital Future (2026–2027). Donor: Citi Foundation. Disarmament and non-proliferation  Strengthening biosafety and biosecurity in line with UNSCR 1540 (2004) on the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, Phase 2 (2024–2027).

Donor: European Union.  Advancing Strategic Trade Controls in Latin America: Costa Rica and Panama (2023–2026).

Donor: United States.  Strengthened capacities for biosafety risk assessment and research security in highbiocontainment laboratories in Brazil (2026). Donor: United States.  Mitigating risks arising from the misuse of advanced and emerging biotechnologies in

Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico (2026). Donor: United States. Cargo and container security  Protection of maritime and land trade and commercial cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean (2020–2027). Donor: Canada. Protection of crowded spaces  Improved crime prevention policies and international cooperation for the protection of crowded spaces and other vulnerable targets (2024–2027). Donor: Canada. Preventing violent extremism  Prevention of violent extremism: addressing recruitment, propaganda, and radicalization that could lead to terrorism (2022–2026). Donor: Mexico.- 7IV. Outreach: communications, consultation, and cooperation

crowded spaces and other vulnerable targets (2024–2027). Donor: Canada. Preventing violent extremism  Prevention of violent extremism: addressing recruitment, propaganda, and radicalization that could lead to terrorism (2022–2026). Donor: Mexico.- 7IV. Outreach: communications, consultation, and cooperation The CICTE Secretariat will continue regular consultations with the relevant authorities of Member States regarding the planning and implementation of its activities. It will also continue to work closely with the Permanent Observers to the OAS. The CICTE Secretariat will continue to strengthen existing cooperation mechanisms with the United Nations system and its specialized agencies, as well as with other international and regional bodies. It will also maintain its cooperative ties with civil society organizations, the private sector, and other strategic partners.