In a significant move to bolster regional security, a high-level delegation from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently visited the Dominican Republic, engaging in pivotal discussions with President Luis Abinader. The meeting underscored the shared commitment to combat drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, and other illicit activities that threaten the stability of the Caribbean region. The DEA team, led by Principal Deputy Administrator Daniel Salter and Deputy Chief of International Operations Miles Aley, emphasized the importance of binational cooperation in dismantling criminal networks. President Abinader expressed gratitude for the DEA’s recognition of the Dominican Republic’s efforts and reaffirmed his government’s dedication to maintaining a strong partnership with the United States. The discussions also included Michael A. Miranda, DEA Special Agent for the Caribbean Division, and Kaleb T. Sanderson, DEA Attaché for the Dominican Republic and Haiti, alongside Vice Admiral José M. Cabrera Ulloa, head of the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD). Following the presidential meeting, DEA officials visited the DNCD headquarters, where they agreed to enhance real-time information sharing and improve operational equipment. The focus remains on targeting major criminal organizations, including the Cartel de los Soles, which operates in the region. Salter highlighted the success of the existing alliance and pledged to strengthen international cooperation to dismantle destabilizing criminal structures. Vice Admiral Cabrera Ulloa commended the trust and support extended by the U.S. through the DEA, which has been instrumental in combating transnational organized crime.