Americas Counter Cartel Conference Joint Security Declaration

by United States Department of Defense

The Ministers of Defense and Security or their counterparts and the Heads of Delegation participating in the Americas Counter Cartel Conference;

Reaffirming our strong security and defense relationships, based on a shared commitment to peace, sovereignty, and security in the Western Hemisphere;

Respecting the sovereignty of each of our nations, consistent with existing bilateral agreements and the laws of our respective countries; and

Recognizing the strategic importance of enhancing cooperation among partners aligned with a common interest in a safe and secure Western Hemisphere;

DECLARE our intent to:

1. Expand multilateral and bilateral cooperation to enhance security in the Western Hemisphere;

2. Cooperate in the following areas: whole-of-government efforts regarding border security; countering narco-terrorism and trafficking; securing critical infrastructure; and other areas as mutually determined;

3. Advance "Peace through Strength" to address future threats to our mutual interests; and

4. Join a coalition to combat narco-terrorism and other shared threats to the Western Hemisphere.

Signed in Doral, from March 4-5, 2026, in the English and Spanish language, both texts being equally authentic.