Strengthening border control to combat transnational organized crime was one of the central points addressed during the Doral Summit, as reported by Panama's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release. According to the Ministry, government representatives and regional leaders held a dialogue on the main challenges facing the Western Hemisphere, highlighting the need to reinforce border surveillance as a first line of defense against criminal networks. During the sessions, it was also stated that regional security requires coordinated actions among states, including security cooperation, intelligence exchange, technological innovation, and deterrent mechanisms to confront organizations linked to drug trafficking and cartels operating on a continental scale. The press release also notes that transnational crime poses a threat to citizen security, democratic institutions, and the economic development of the hemisphere's countries. In this context, the United States reiterated its willingness to support allied countries with security resources and capabilities to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking and other forms of organized crime. The Panamanian delegation emphasized the importance of these dialogue and cooperation spaces, while the meeting also addressed the current international context and the diplomatic events scheduled for 2026, including the OAS General Assembly and the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama.
