National Defense Council announces new phase of agreement with the DEA to strengthen cooperation with Paraguay - .::Agencia IP::.

Asunción, Agencia IP.- Cibar Benítez, Head of the National Defense Council (Codena), emphasized that the presence of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is crucial for the Government of Paraguay. For this reason, Codena has decided to consolidate and restructure cooperation to enhance its operational effectiveness. The National Defense Council met last Monday, with […]

Cíbar Benítez, Head of the National Defense Council (Codena).

Asunción, Agencia IP.- Cibar Benítez, Head of the National Defense Council (Codena), emphasized that the presence of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is crucial for the Government of Paraguay. For this reason, Codena has decided to consolidate and restructure cooperation to enhance its operational effectiveness.

The National Defense Council met last Monday, with President Santiago Peña participating. Following the session, Rear Admiral Benítez outlined the topics discussed, which covered various aspects of defense and security, focusing on the agreement between Paraguay and the DEA.

Benítez highlighted that the fight against transnational organized crime is a top government priority. He stressed that international cooperation is essential and welcomed. «We cannot exclude any form of cooperation regarding defense and state security,» he stated.