Earlier this week, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford met with Mara Lezama Espinosa, the governor of Quintana Roo, and over a dozen Mexican attorneys general. The discussions focused on international cooperation in criminal justice matters affecting both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
"Gatherings like this allow public servants on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to learn from each other in the spirit of collaboration," said AG Ford. "Crime does not know borders, and in our international society, we cannot silo ourselves off from our neighbors. I’m honored to been able to collaborate with some of Mexico’s dedicated public servants to ensure both of our constituencies remain safe."
The meeting was part of the Attorney General Alliance’s Alliance Partnership Program. This initiative is funded by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Its aim is to enhance international partnerships and strengthen legal systems in both countries to combat cross-border criminal activities.
Key topics discussed included addressing the fentanyl crisis through targeting criminal enterprises and enhancing intelligence sharing across borders; strategies for disrupting human trafficking networks and supporting victims; and regulatory strategies for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency to prevent their use in criminal activities.
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