A. Strengthening Border Security
1. Advanced Surveillance: Leverage modern technology such as drones and satellite surveillance for real-time monitoring and rapid response to activities at the border.
2. Augmented Border Patrols: Enhance the presence and capabilities of border patrol agents to curtail illegal crossings and drug trafficking.
3. Community Engagement: Foster community policing initiatives that involve border communities in surveillance and reporting efforts.
B. Humanitarian Engagement
1. Asylum and Refugee Programs: Revamp asylum and refugee programs to safeguard individuals fleeing from cartel violence and political unrest in their home nations.
2. Development Aid: Initiate development aid projects to boost the economies and infrastructures of neighboring nations, making them resilient against cartel infiltrations.
C. International Cooperation through the Uniting Americas Act
1. Joint Task Forces: Establish joint task forces with Mexico and South American countries, fostering collaborative efforts in eradicating cartel operations.
2. Information Sharing Network: Develop an intercontinental platform for sharing intelligence and data on cartel activities, promoting a unified front against drug trafficking networks.
3. Capacity Building: Aid neighboring nations in enhancing their capacities to counter cartels through training, resource allocation, and financial assistance.
D. Legal Framework
1. Bilateral Agreements: Create bilateral agreements that permit the U.S. to assist Mexico and South American countries legally in their fight against cartels.
2. Legislative Empowerment: Pass legislation to empower U.S. agencies involved in the cooperative efforts against cartels, framed under the Uniting Americas Act.