Extension of U.S. Drug Interdiction Support for Colombia

Original title: Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

Record date · August 9, 2024

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What This Bill Does

President Biden has authorized the continuation of U.S. support for Colombia's efforts to intercept aircraft involved in illegal drug trafficking. This certification confirms that Colombia has safety procedures in place to prevent the loss of innocent lives during these operations.

Why it matters

This document maintains international cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking while ensuring safety protocols are upheld in foreign airspace.

Key Facts

The President certified that Colombia has safety procedures to protect innocent lives during drug interdiction.
The authorization is based on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995.
The Secretary of State is directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.