In a significant diplomatic engagement, U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Leah F. Campos convened with Vice Admiral José Manuel Cabrera Ulloa, who leads the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD), to fortify bilateral security cooperation. This inaugural meeting between Ambassador Campos and the Dominican anti-drug chief focused on enhancing collaborative efforts against sophisticated criminal networks engaged in drug trafficking, financial crimes, and transnational organized crime.
The high-level discussions centered on optimizing existing partnership frameworks to combat criminal enterprises operating across regional and international borders. Both officials acknowledged the critical support provided by U.S. agencies including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in facilitating joint operations, delivering specialized training programs, and strengthening DNCD’s operational capabilities.
Ambassador Campos, accompanied by INL Country Director Rebecca Márquez, emphasized Washington’s continued commitment to supporting Santo Domingo’s security initiatives. The partnership aims to advance intelligence sharing mechanisms, bolster institutional capacities, and improve interdiction effectiveness leading to successful prosecutions against drug trafficking organizations. This strengthened alliance represents a shared commitment to regional security and demonstrates the evolving nature of bilateral cooperation between the two nations in addressing complex security challenges.