OEA - CP - Resolución CP CSH SA 403

PERMANENT COUNCIL OF THE OEA/Ser.G

ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES CP/CSH/SA.403/26 13 March 2026

COMMITTEE ON HEMISPHERIC SECURITY Original: Spanish Summary of the meeting held on February 5, 20261 / Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Place: Padilha Vidal Room The First Vice Chair of the Committee, Ambassador Carlos Cherniak, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the OAS, presided over the meeting.

A quorum was established with the presence of representatives of Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States, and Uruguay. The audio recording of the meeting can be found at the following link: http://scm.oas.org/audios/2026/CSH2370_02-05-2026.mp3

1. Adoption of the order of business The Committee adopted the order of business, document CP/CSH-2370/26.

2. Progress and challenges in implementing programs and projects related to information and knowledge with regard to multidimensional security.

The current context The invited expert, Ms. Adriana Oropeza, Coordinator of the UNODC-INEGI Center of Excellence, referred to the current context regarding information and knowledge on multidimensional security in the Hemisphere. The PowerPoint presentation can be accessed here. Progress and challenges Ms. Karen Bozicovich, Chief of the Information and Knowledge Section of the DPS, then spoke about the progress and challenges in this area. Ms. Bozicovich’s remarks can be accessed here. The report of the technical area on the subject and the concept note of the meeting were published as documents CP/CSH-2365/26 and CP/CSH-2366/26, respectively.

1 . The statements submitted by the delegations are linked in this document in their original language.- 2The report of the technical area on the subject and the concept note of the meeting were published as documents CP/CSH-2365/26 and CP/CSH-2366/26, respectively.

1 . The statements submitted by the delegations are linked in this document in their original language.- 2Dialogue on the topic Before opening the dialogue, the chair referred to the guiding questions included in the concept note on the topic, which were intended to frame the dialogue and facilitate a meaningful exchange among delegations. Subsequently, the delegations of Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Uruguay referred to various aspects of the topic. The Committee took note of the presentations and of the delegations’ comments. Conclusions At the end of the dialogue, Ms. Karen Bozicovich, Chief of the Information and Knowledge Section of the DPS, presented the conclusions of the meeting. Subsequently, the DPS submitted the following general comments and a list of possible mandates arising from the meeting: General Comments  The meeting evidenced broad recognition by member states of the strategic importance of strengthening data management for the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based public security policies.  The countries highlighted the progress achieved through the data collection process of the Subsidiary Technical Committee (STC), particularly the high levels of regional participation, which placed the Americas among the regions with the highest response rates globally. They also underscored the role of the Inter-American Security Observatory as a platform for accessing official and comparable information.  Recent initiatives aimed at improving data analysis and visualization were welcomed, including the pilot regional dashboard on intentional homicide developed jointly with DOITS and ESRI using ArcGIS. This experience was cited as a positive example of interdepartmental cooperation within the OAS and the generation of institutional synergies, in response to repeated requests from member states to move toward more integrated approaches to multidimensional security.

 The States also shared relevant national experiences. Panama highlighted its interagency coordination model through the Sistema Nacional Integrado de Estadísticas Criminales (SIEC) (National Integrated Criminal Statistics System), in which multiple agencies partner to validate and consolidate information. Chile underscored the importance of maintaining long-term statistical series and data transparency policies to measure the impact of public policies and guide resource allocation. Brazil emphasized the complexity of federal systems for data consolidation and the importance of maintaining clear institutional coordination channels. Ecuador reported progress in the sustained production of security statistics and noted the need to strengthen the interoperability of information systems.  At the same time, common challenges were identified. These include the high turnover of national focal points, particularly during changes of government; limitations in interinstitutional coordination; difficulties in generating disaggregated and comparable data; and problems of interoperability between security and justice sector information systems. Challenges related to the3availability of victimization surveys and the capacity of countries to respond to new information demands were also noted.  Regarding the future Regional Observatory on Organized Crime and Illicit Markets, states expressed interest in its potential as a strategic tool for regional analysis and information exchange. Several delegations stressed the importance of developing it in consultation with the member states, taking into account their national capacities, priorities, and information needs.  Overall, the presentations reflected agreement that strengthening data management was an essential component for deepening regional cooperation, improving understanding of criminal dynamics, and supporting more comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable responses to security challenges in the Hemisphere. Possible mandates for the resolution “Advancing Hemispheric Security: A Multidimensional Approach” Strengthening data management  To encourage member states to continue strengthening their national security and justice information systems in order to improve the quality, comparability, and timeliness of data.  To invite member states to designate and maintain stable national focal points for regional data

collection processes and to notify of any changes in a timely manner, in order to ensure the continuity of technical work.  To promote the strengthening of interagency coordination mechanisms among entities responsible for producing security and justice statistics, including police, judicial, penitentiary, and other relevant institutions. Regional cooperation and capacity building  To instruct the General Secretariat, through the Secretariat for Multidimensional Security, to continue providing technical assistance to member states to strengthen their capacity to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize data.  To promote the development of technical training programs for national institutions responsible for the production and reporting of security statistics. Development of indicators and improvement of information  To promote the development of comparable regional indicators, including those related to firearms violence, organized crime, cybercrime and crimes in digital environments, environmental crimes, and other relevant threats to hemispheric security.  To promote the consolidation and continuity of victimization surveys as a key tool to complement administrative records, improve understanding of crime and perceptions of security in member states, and strengthen the formulation of evidence-based public policies. Regional Observatory on Organized Crime and Illicit Markets  To request the General Secretariat to continue advancing the development of the Regional Observatory on Organized Crime and Illicit Markets, in consultation with member states on its4design, thematic priorities, and operating modalities, in order to ensure that this initiative reflects their contributions and needs.

3. Progress and challenges in implementing programs and projects related to advancing police cooperation.

The current context The invited expert, Mr. Krandall Gullock, Head of the INTERPOL Regional Bureau in San Salvador, spoke about the current context for promoting police cooperation. The PowerPoint presentation can be accessed here. Progress and challenges Inés Echevarría, Project Officer of the Public Security Section of the DPS, then spoke about

progress and challenges in this area. The PowerPoint presentation can be accessed here. The report of the technical area on the subject and the concept note of the meeting were published as documents CP/CSH-2368/26 and CP/CSH-2369/26, respectively. Dialogue on the topic Before beginning the dialogue, the chair read out the guiding questions contained in the concept note, intended to frame the exchange between delegations. Subsequently, the delegations of Brazil, Chile ( delegation, expert), Colombia, Costa Rica , Ecuador, United States, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic , and Uruguay referred to various aspects of the topic, as did the Permanent Observer Mission of France. The Committee took note of the presentations and of the delegations’ comments. Conclusions At the end of the dialogue, Mr. Cristian Gabriel Taboada, Chief of the Public Security Section of the DPS, presented the conclusions of the meeting. Subsequently, the DPS forwarded the following general comments and main recommendations from the meeting: General Comments Police cooperation as a structural pillar of regional security  The delegations reaffirmed that police cooperation and coordination were a strategic and indispensable element in addressing public security threats that transcend borders, evolve rapidly, and exploit institutional and technological gaps. They emphasized that no state could respond to these challenges in isolation, underscoring the need to strengthen both interinstitutional cooperation at the domestic level and international cooperation among states, police bodies, and specialized multilateral mechanisms. They also emphasized the importance of collecting and sharing information among police institutions.- 5Persistence of common structural challenges  It was recognized that, despite the diversity of police models in Latin America and the Caribbean, common structural challenges persisted, including inequalities in access to equipment, technology, and infrastructure; gaps in initial and continuous training; limited standardization of procedures; weaknesses in supervision and accountability systems; and

significant asymmetries in access to, management of, and exchange of information, as well as in contributions to international databases. Importance of professionalization and specialized training  Delegations highlighted police training as a central pillar for institutional modernization, underscoring the need for sustainable programs aligned with international standards, as well as effective mechanisms for the transfer of skills to ensure national ownership and institutional continuity. Strategic value of the Inter-American Network for Police Development and Professionalization (REDPPOL) as a hemispheric platform  REDPPOL was recognized as a key mechanism for coordinating regional cooperation efforts, facilitating the exchange of best practices, harmonizing professional standards, and strengthening trust among police institutions in the Hemisphere. It was also emphasized that REDPPOL was in ongoing active coordination with international and regional organizations and mechanisms, including INTERPOL, AMERIPOL, and CARICOM-IMPACS, in order to avoid duplication, generate synergies, and add value to police cooperation and the professionalization of personnel in the region. Key recommendations Based on the conclusions reached, the following key recommendations were formulated:  Strengthen interinstitutional cooperation at the national level, as well as coordination among police organizations at the international level and their linkage with multilateral police cooperation mechanisms , promoting coordinated and complementary responses to transnational threats.  Strengthen coordination between police institutions and justice systems , promoting comprehensive responses throughout the criminal justice cycle.  Promote and strengthen REDPPOL as a hemispheric platform of reference for police cooperation, expanding its scope, deepening its four strategic pillars, and promoting greater participation by member states.  Strengthen operational cooperation among REDPPOL, INTERPOL, AMERIPOL, and CARICOM-IMPACS, including the development of a joint work plan for the current year, aimed at avoiding duplication, optimizing resources, and enhancing the impact of interventions.- 6 -  Promote the institutional sustainability of projects through approaches based on national ownership, capacity transfer, and the strengthening of regulatory and institutional frameworks.  Promote the development of joint police operations to more effectively combat transnational crime by strengthening shared operational planning, the timely exchange of

interventions.- 6 -  Promote the institutional sustainability of projects through approaches based on national ownership, capacity transfer, and the strengthening of regulatory and institutional frameworks.  Promote the development of joint police operations to more effectively combat transnational crime by strengthening shared operational planning, the timely exchange of information and intelligence, and the interoperability of systems.

4. Other business The chair recalled that, as established in the work plan of the Working Group on Trafficking in Persons, that group will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, February 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the Padilha Vidal room, for which a link to enable the virtual participation of the experts would be provided. He also recalled that the next meeting of the Committee was scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at 10:00 a.m., in the Simón Bolívar Room.

He further advised that the chair of the Committee was coordinating with the SMS to identify a date to continue consideration of the issue of maritime safety. Lastly, he indicated that an updated version of the Committee’s work plan would be published soon. The delegation of the Dominican Republic, within the framework of the Inter-American Day of the Single Emergency Service Number and in its capacity as Chair of the Subsidiary Technical Group on Emergency and Security Systems (GTS-SES), invited member states to join the messaging and dissemination initiatives promoted on the occasion of that commemoration. It also invited delegations requiring support in this regard to contact the DPS team working on those issues.